Question and answer. __________ is the amount a business earns after deducting what it spends for salaries and other expenses. Revenue is the amount a business earns after deducting what it spends for salaries and other expenses. Log in to see link for more information. Added 2/16/2015 8:36:47 AM. This answer has been confirmed as correct, not copied, and helpful. Confirmed by Andrew. [2/16/2015 1:25:49 PM], Rated good by Andrew.