### Question
What does earned income mean?


### Answer
**Earned income** has the following meaning in *42 U.S.C. § 602*:

> gross earned income, prior to any deductions for taxes or for any other purposes;

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 602*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 6-THE CHILDREN'S BUREAU > SUBCHAPTER IV-GRANTS TO STATES FOR AID AND SERVICES TO NEEDY FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN AND FOR CHILD-WELFARE SERVICES > Part A-Aid to Families With Dependent Children**

