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  How is "earned income" defined for SSI purposes?
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  How is "earned income" defined for Supplemental Security Income (SSI) purposes?
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Earned income is:

  • Wages from a job, whether in cash or another form.
  • Net earnings from a business, if a person is self-employed.
  • Payments for services performed in a sheltered workshop or work activities center.
  • Royalties earned in connection with publication of the individual's work or honoraria received for services rendered.

You may also want to read our material on "income" in the booklet, "Understanding SSI Income."
 
 
 
  
 
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