Rules & Regulations of the State of Tennessee
Title 1240 - Human Services
Subtitle 1240-01 - Family Assistance Division
Chapter 1240-01-04 - Financial Eligibility Requirements
Section 1240-01-04-.20 - POLICIES REGARDING DETERMINATION OF NET INCOME - FOOD STAMPS ONLY
Universal Citation: TN Comp Rules and Regs 1240-01-04-.20
Current through September 24, 2024
Net income determines the amount of allotment per household size.
(1) Generally, net earned income is considered to be gross earnings minus an 18% earned income deduction, and, if income is from self-employment, minus costs of doing business.
(2) Adjusted monthly income is gross earned and unearned income less all appropriate deductions.
(3) Work Expense Deduction. Expenses directly attributable to costs of employment are considered as a deduction from earned income as described in the following sections:
(a) A standard allowance of 18% of gross
earnings is deducted from gross income as work expense allowance. No additional
deductions (i.e., taxes, union dues, transportation, etc.) except for dependent
care, can be allowed as work expenses.
(b) Payments for the actual costs for the
care of a child or other dependent when necessary for a household member to
accept or continue employment, seek employment in compliance with the job
search criteria, (or an equivalent effort by those not subject to job search),
or attend training or education preparatory to employment, are allowed in
addition to the 18% earned income deduction. However, the dependent care
deduction cannot exceed the maximum allowable amount or in combination with
shelter cost deductions. The dependent care deduction may be made from any
income as long as the care is required for reasons listed above.
Authority: T.C.A. §§ 14-8-106, 14-27-104; PL 97-35; 7 CFR 273.9; 45 CFR 233.20.
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