704.270 Work-Related-Expense Deduction
(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 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 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.
Transitional Cash Assistance Programs Financial Eligibility
Chapter | 704
Rev. 5/2019 | (1 of 2) | Page | 704.275