Code of Massachusetts Regulations
106 CMR - DEPARTMENT OF TRANSITIONAL ASSISTANCE
Title 106 CMR 704.000 - Transitional Cash Assistance Program: Financial Eligibility
Section 704.270 - Work-related-expense Deduction

Universal Citation: 106 MA Code of Regs 106.704

Current through Register 1518, March 29, 2024

(A) Requirements. An employed applicant is entitled to a $200 monthly work-related-expense deduction from gross wages in determining eligibility.

An employed client is entitled to a $200 monthly work-related-expense deduction from gross wages in determining the grant amount, unless eligible for the 100% Earned Income Disregard pursuant to 106 CMR 704.281.

A person who meets the provisions of 106 CMR 704.335 for EAEDC or 106 CMR 704.210(D) for TAFDC, whose income is deemed to the filing unit, is also entitled to a $200 monthly deduction from gross wages for a work-related-expense deduction.

(B) Restrictions.

(1) An applicant or client who meets the provisions of 106 CMR 704.280(A) or (B) or 106 CMR 704.281(A) or (B) for TAFDC or 106 CMR 704.286(C) for EAEDC shall not be eligible for the work-related-expense deduction.

(2) An applicant or client who is required to be in the filing unit, but is not included in the assistance unit, shall not be eligible for the work-related-expense deduction.

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