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Earned Income Deduction

The Earned Income Deduction is automatically applied in BEACON. Twenty percent of gross monthly earned income is allowed as a deduction. No additional deduction(s) from earned income can be made. Excluded earned income and any portion of income earned under a wage supplementation or support program attributable to public assistance cannot be allowed as a deduction.

Note: This deduction is not allowed in determining an over issuance if the household fails to report earned income in a timely manner.


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Earned Income Deduction Policy and Procedures


Last Update: February 23, 2018
 

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