Unearned income is personal income that is gained from sources unrelated to employment. The following are examples of sources that are not considered earned income:
- Nontaxable employee pay.
- Dependent care benefits.
- Adoption benefits.
- Basic housing allowance.
Disability insurance payment (paid premiums).
- Interest.
- Dividends.
- Pensions.
- Annuities.
- Social security.
- Railroad retirement benefits.
- Alimony.
- Child support.
- Welfare benefits.
- Workers’ compensation benefits.
- Unemployment compensation.
- Nontaxable foster care payments.
- Veterans’ benefits.
- VA rehabilitation payments.
- Inmate income.