SNAP Calculation Page Example
Mary Smith Date: 03/05/20xx
How We Decide Your SNAP Amount
We use your household’s income and some expenses. In some cases, we count the income of a person in your household, even if that person is not getting benefits. Look below to see what we are counting for your household.
- To get SNAP benefits, the total income for your household can’t be more than $2,987.00.
- To get SNAP benefits, the total net income for your household can’t be more than $2,298.00.
Who is in Your SNAP Household
People in your household who get SNAP benefits:
Name
Mary Smith
Jessica Smith
Jane Smith
Jay Smith
John Smith
People in your household who do not get SNAP benefits:
| Name | Reason | Effective Date |
|---|---|---|
| Jose Smith | Ineligible noncitizen | Not applicable |
Income We Are Counting
Earned Income
| Name | Type | Reported Amount | Date | Amount We Use |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Smith | Employment | $130.85 | 12/17/xx | $579.97/monthly average |
| $136.85 | 12/21/xx | |||
| $148.85 | 12/31/xx | |||
| $118.85 | 01/07/xx |
| Name | Type | Reported Amount | Date | Amount We Use |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Smith | Employment | $160.00 | 12/17/xx | $693.28/monthly average |
| $160.00 | 12/21/xx | |||
| $160.00 | 12/31/xx | |||
| $160.00 | 01/07/xx |
Unearned Income
| Name | Type | Reported Amount | Amount We Use |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jessica Smith | RSDI | $150.00 / month | $150.00 |
Sanction Income Amount We Use
Recoupment Income Amount We Use
Agency ID: 9999999
Mary Smith Date: 03/05/20xx
Expenses We Are Counting
| Dependent care expenses | $0 |
| Medical expenses (must be over $35) | $0 |
| Child support (paid by household) | $0 |
| Housing expenses (rent, mortgage, etc.) | $850.00 |
| Heat or air conditioning | No |
| Phone | Yes |
| Electricity or other utility | Yes |
Mary Smith Date: 03/05/20xx
Your SNAP Calculation
The amount of SNAP you get is based on your income, minus any deductions. A deduction means that DTA counts less of your income. This can give you higher benefits. The amount of the deduction may not be the same as what you pay for the expense.
| Your SNAP household size: 5 | Maximum monthly benefits for your household size: $793.00. |
| Total gross earned income 1,273.25 | |
| Total unearned income $150.00 |
Deductions
| Earned income deduction | $254.65 |
| Standard deduction | $191.00 |
| Dependent care deduction | $0 |
| Medical expense deduction | $0 |
| Child support (paid by household) | $0 |
| Allowed shelter and utility deductions | $478.00 |
The shelter/utility deduction has a limit of {$476}, unless someone in the household is elderly or disabled.
Total income after deductions $499.60
Maximum amount for 5 $750.00
Minus 30% of $558.60 149.88
$600.12
Other Adjustments
Recoupment of SNAP overpayment $ / month
| Your SNAP Amount | $600.00/month |
Last Update: August 28, 2015