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What is the difference between gross income and net income and why is it important to know the difference between the two when you create a budget?.

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Step-by-step explanation:

Gross income represents your wages from your employer before taxes, and other deductions have been taken out. However, net income as an employee is your take-home pay after taxes have been withheld, including taxes for Social Security and Medicare.

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