# The Universal Credit Regulations 2013, Regulation 52: Meaning of “earned income”


“Earned income” means—
(a) the remuneration or profits derived from—
(i) employment under a contract of service or in an office, including elective office,
(ii) a trade, profession or vocation, or
(iii) any other paid work; or
(b) any income treated as earned income in accordance with this Chapter.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukdsi/2013/9780111531938/regulation/52 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/draft-universal-credit-regulations-2013/regulation-52
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