Personal Money

Gross-Up Payment at Flat Deductions

Solve the gross payment needed to leave a selected net amount under a fixed deduction rate.

Your numbers

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How to use this calculator

  1. Enter desired net payment, combined flat deduction rate (%).
  2. Choose a display currency, then select Calculate. Results also update after a brief pause while you edit.
  3. Read the result with the assumptions below. Export details or save a second scenario to compare your choices.

Formula and method

Gross=net/(1−deduction rate).

Assumptions and limitations

Not progressive income tax or a jurisdiction payroll computation; no thresholds, caps or credits.

Worked example

With desired net payment = 800, combined flat deduction rate (%) = 20, required gross payment is approximately 1000.

What the result means

This solves a fixed-rate gross-up, useful for a simple payment scenario.

Common questions

How should I interpret required gross payment?

This solves a fixed-rate gross-up, useful for a simple payment scenario.

What should I check before using this result?

Not progressive income tax or a jurisdiction payroll computation; no thresholds, caps or credits.

Methodology and transparency

Calculation specification reviewed on 2026-10-14. Mathematical implementation is tested against independent reference fixtures. This does not imply review by a licensed financial professional. Read the testing and precision policy.