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[RESOURCES: RESOURCES TO BE EXCLUDED]

Revised 02-01-11

RESOURCES TO BE EXCLUDED Automobiles and Other Vehicles Most automobiles and other vehicles, whether licensed or unlicensed, are totally excluded in the resource determination. The exclusion includes cars, trucks, vans, motorcycles and other vehicles which are considered to be regular, on-road transportation. See Resources to be Included, earlier in this chapter, for a discussion of countable vehicles. Burial Site and Funeral Arrangements One individual burial site and one documented funeral agreement with a bona fide provider or funeral service up to $1500 will be allowed for each member of the assistance unit. Any amount over the $1500 will be counted in the maximum. Cash Obtained From Sale of Home The cash obtained from the sale of the home can be excluded for 6 months if there is a realistic replacement plan. See Home Property for procedures. EITC, Child Tax Credits, and Tax Refunds Lump sum payments from Earned Income Tax Credits (EITC) and income tax refunds, credits, or rebates are totally disregarded as resources for a 12-month period from the month of receipt. Child tax credits are included in income tax refunds along with EITC and Federal income tax withheld, and is separate credits allowed for taxpayers with children. Child tax credits are disregarded for a 12-month period from the month of receipt. Home Property The home property occupied by the TANF household will be excluded from the resource maximum. Property which the applicant or recipient claims as the home must meet one of the following definitions: 1. A single tract of land on which the family lives. Property which joins at any point or corner or that is divided only by a road, railroad, creek or right-of-way will be considered a