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unearned

[uhn-urnd] / ʌnˈɜrnd /


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To be sure, there are pitfalls to plan for like the “kiddie tax,” whereby unearned income above a certain amount is taxed at the parents’ rate.

From MarketWatch Aug. 14, 2026

By buying a flat in London in 1988, I've arguably enjoyed an unearned advantage.

From BBC May 17, 2026

But every once in a while, we get a little wink, an ounce of good luck, an unearned gift, a happy accident, and this recipe falls in that category.

From Salon Apr. 13, 2026

The Kiddie Tax can apply to unearned income for certain children under 24, making it partly taxed at the parents’ rate.

From The Wall Street Journal Mar. 23, 2026

This unearned cash makes me feel a little bit more American.

From "American Street" by Ibi Zoboi



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