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any period during which the individual maintains or makes contributions into such an account. See SNAP 5413.2 for additional information about IDAs. 5406 In-Kind Benefits SNAP Manual 01/01/00 In-kind benefits are any gain or benefit which is not in the form of money payable directly to the household. In-kind benefits that are excluded include: 1. Meals; 2. Clothing; 3. Public housing; 4. Produce from a garden; 5. Shelter provided to an employee; EXAMPLE: A farmer hires a household member as a laborer. The household is provided with a house on the farmer’s farm and utilities are free of charge. The house and utilities are considered in-kind benefits and excluded as income.

5407 Irregular Income SNAP Manual 01/01/00 Any recurring income that does not exceed $30 in a three-month period and that is received too infrequently or irregularly to be reasonably anticipated is excluded as income. The three month period begins with the first month in which income is received from a particular source.

5408 Loans SNAP Manual 01/01/00 All loans are excluded as income. This includes loans from private individuals as well as commercial loans. A formal repayment agreement is not required. However, the intent to repay the loan must exist. EXAMPLE: A household member receives a loan from his brother in the amountof $1,600.00 for the purpose of buying a stereo system. The total amount of the loan is to be repaid. There were no documents signed since both parties verbally agreed to the terms. The amount of the loan ($1,600) is totally excluded as income to the household.

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SNAP CERTIFICATION MANUAL – SECTION 5000 5400 Income Exclusions 5406 In Kind Benefits

any period during which the individual maintains or makes contributions into such an account. See SNAP 5413.2 for additional information about IDAs. 5406 In-Kind Benefits SNAP Manual 01/01/00 In-kind benefits are any gain or benefit which is not in the form of money payable directly to the household. In-kind benefits that are excluded include: 1. Meals; 2. Clothing; 3. Public housing; 4. Produce from a garden; 5. Shelter provided to an employee; EXAMPLE: A farmer hires a household member as a laborer. The household is provided with a house on the farmer’s farm and utilities are free of charge. The house and utilities are considered in-kind benefits and excluded as income.

5407 Irregular Income SNAP Manual 01/01/00 Any recurring income that does not exceed $30 in a three-month period and that is received too infrequently or irregularly to be reasonably anticipated is excluded as income. The three month period begins with the first month in which income is received from a particular source.

5408 Loans SNAP Manual 01/01/00 All loans are excluded as income. This includes loans from private individuals as well as commercial loans. A formal repayment agreement is not required. However, the intent to repay the loan must exist. EXAMPLE: A household member receives a loan from his brother in the amountof $1,600.00 for the purpose of buying a stereo system. The total amount of the loan is to be repaid. There were no documents signed since both parties verbally agreed to the terms. The amount of the loan ($1,600) is totally excluded as income to the household.