Interest Income
Interest income is money your business earns from interest-bearing accounts or investments — savings accounts, CDs, money market funds, or loans you've made to others.
Interest Income Definition
Interest income is revenue your business earns from interest on deposits, investments, or loans receivable. It's passive income — you earn it just by having money parked somewhere that pays interest.
Common Sources of Interest Income
How Interest Income Is Taxed
Interest income is generally taxed as ordinary income at your marginal tax rate. It's reported on your business tax return and flows through to your personal return if you're a pass-through entity (sole prop, partnership, S-corp).
How Interest Income Shows Up in QuickBooks
Bank interest is typically imported via bank feeds and should be categorized to an "Interest Earned" or "Interest Income" account (type: Other Income). Don't mix it with your regular revenue — it's not operating income.
FAQ
Q: Is interest income part of my business revenue?
A: It's income, but it's classified as "Other Income" on your P&L — separate from operating revenue. It doesn't affect your gross profit or operating margin calculations.
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