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If I Receive SSDI Would Money Received On Investments Count As Earned Income?

If I was receiving SSDI, but had money invested in QYLD or any covered call etf, would that money count as earned income?

Hi. No. Income received on Investments is not considered as earned income.

Best, Jerry

Posted: 
Oct 25 2021 - 6:23pm
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