### Question
What is the definition of earned income?


### Answer
The definition of **earned income** is as follows in *26 U.S.C. § 66*:

> given to such term by section 911(d)(2).

#### Citation:
  - *26 U.S.C. § 66*
  - Heading: **Subtitle A-Income Taxes > CHAPTER 1-NORMAL TAXES AND SURTAXES > Subchapter B-Computation of Taxable Income > PART I-DEFINITION OF GROSS INCOME, ADJUSTED GROSS INCOME, TAXABLE INCOME, ETC.**

