unearned income

unearned income
un·earned income n: income (as interest and dividends) that is not gained by labor, service, or skill compare earned income

Merriam-Webster’s Dictionary of Law. . 1996.

unearned income
Income from investments, such as interest, dividends, or capital gains, or any other income that isn't compensation for services.
Category: Personal Finance & Retirement → Taxes

Nolo’s Plain-English Law Dictionary. . 2009.

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