A more thorough explanation:

Imputed income refers to the benefit one receives from the use of their own property, the performance of their services, or the consumption of self-produced goods and services. It is not actual income received in the form of money or payment, but rather an estimated value of the benefit received.

For example, if someone owns a house and lives in it, they are receiving the benefit of not having to pay rent or a mortgage. This is considered imputed income. Another example is if someone performs services for themselves, such as fixing their own car or doing their own home repairs, they are receiving the benefit of not having to pay someone else to do it for them, which is also considered imputed income.

Imputed income is important for tax purposes because it is considered taxable income even though it is not received in the form of money. For example, if someone owns a rental property but chooses to live in it themselves instead of renting it out, they are still required to pay taxes on the estimated rental income they would have received if they had rented it out.