Legal Definitions - personal income

Personal income refers to the money or other forms of payment that an individual receives from various sources such as employment, business, investments, royalties, gifts, and more. It can be received periodically or as a lump sum.

Examples of personal income include:

• Wages or salary earned from a job
• Income earned from a business
• Interest earned from savings accounts or investments
• Dividends received from stocks
• Rental income from a property
• Gifts or inheritances received

These examples illustrate how personal income can come from various sources and can be earned or received in different ways. Personal income is important because it is used to pay for living expenses, save for the future, and invest in assets that can generate more income.