unearned income n personal income that you did not earn (e.g., dividends or interest or rent income) n (accounting) income received but not yet earned (usually considered a current liability on a company's balance sheet) Synonym(s) unearned revenue
News & Articles unearned income Reporting Your Investment Earnings You pay less tax on unearned income, but if you earn high wages, a new tax may apply. April 1, 2014 - FOX Business