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Great question! No, they aren't. Your AGI includes ALL income you've received in a year, including investment and dividends, as well as some deductions and credits, as explained here https://turbotax.intuit.com/tax-tips/irs-tax-return/what-is-adjusted-gross-income-agi/L2C6rCEit:
"AGI calculation
The AGI calculation is relatively straightforward.
while your EARNED is explained here (basically earned income only includes money you've worked for in some shape or form):
https://ttlc.intuit.com/questions/2899928-what-is-earned-income
Great question! No, they aren't. Your AGI includes ALL income you've received in a year, including investment and dividends, as well as some deductions and credits, as explained here https://turbotax.intuit.com/tax-tips/irs-tax-return/what-is-adjusted-gross-income-agi/L2C6rCEit:
"AGI calculation
The AGI calculation is relatively straightforward.
while your EARNED is explained here (basically earned income only includes money you've worked for in some shape or form):
https://ttlc.intuit.com/questions/2899928-what-is-earned-income
Earned Income. According to the U.S. Internal Revenue Service (IRS), earned income includes only certain earnings over the course of any given year. These specific income items include your wages or salary, commissions and bonuses, as well as business income net of expenses if you are self-employed
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