Ansiotulot

Ansiotulot is a Finnish term referring to earned income from work or entrepreneurial activity that is taken into account in the calculation of several social security benefits in Finland. It includes wages, salaries, and income from self-employment or other work that is taxed as earned income. It does not include passive income such as interest, dividends, or capital gains, nor benefits that are not tied to work.

In unemployment security, the earnings-related portion of unemployment benefits is calculated with ansiotulot in mind. When a person works while receiving benefits, a portion of their earned income is offset against the benefit, causing the total amount to decrease as earnings rise. The deduction follows official rules, and earnings above certain thresholds may reduce the benefit to zero. Similar principles apply to other income-tested benefits, such as sickness benefits and pension accrual, where ansiotulot can affect the amount or duration of a benefit.

Reporting is mandatory for claimants: working hours and gross earnings must be reported to Kela or the relevant unemployment fund, and benefits can be adjusted retroactively if income changes occur. The exact calculation depends on the specific benefit type and current legislation, with detailed formulas and limits provided by Kela or the applicable unemployment fund.

Overall, ansiotulot function as the core measure of work-related income used to adjust social security entitlements to reflect an individual’s earned income.