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Business Profit Calculator
Subtract your expenses from your revenue to see whether the business is making money.
How this calculator works
Enter total revenue and total expenses for the same period, such as a month or a year. The calculator subtracts expenses from revenue to show profit or loss. A negative number means a loss. For accurate results, include every cost: cost of goods, wages, rent, marketing, software, insurance, interest and fees.
Example
A business earns $96,000 in revenue and spends $71,500 over the year. The calculator shows: Profit: $24,500.00.
Tips
- Use the same time period for both numbers. Mixing monthly revenue with yearly expenses gives a meaningless result.
- Pay yourself a fair wage in your expenses so you know if the business can stand on its own.
- Watch the profit margin as well as the dollar amount. Use the Profit Margin Calculator for that.
Common questions
Is this profit before or after tax?
Before tax. Income tax is not subtracted, so set money aside for it.
What is the difference between revenue and profit?
Revenue is all the money coming in from sales. Profit is what is left after paying all your costs.
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