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for a household-caused overpayment, the gross assistance amount is counted (SNAP 602-5). REIMBURSEMENTS: Reimbursements for past or future expenses unrelated to normal living expenses to the extent they do not exceed actual expenses and do not represent a gain or benefit to the household are excluded. The payments must be provided specifically for an identified expense, other than normal living expenses and used for the purpose intended. Reimbursements for normal living expenses such as mortgage, rent, personal clothing, or food eaten at home are a gain or benefit and are not excluded as a reimbursement. These exchanges should be evaluated under other income categories such as, contributions or in-kind income, on a case-by-case basis. Monthly stipends for housing are not excluded. When a reimbursement including a flat allowance, covers multiple expenses, each expense does not have to be separately identified if none of the reimbursement covers normal living expenses. The amount the reimbursement exceeds the actual incurred expense is counted as income. However, reimbursements are not considered to exceed actual expense unless the provider or the household indicates the amount is excessive. The following are examples of excluded reimbursements: 1. Reimbursements or flat allowances for job or training related expenses such as travel, per diem, uniforms, and transportation to and from the job or training site. Reimbursements provided over and above basic wages for these expenses are excluded. However, these expenses, if not reimbursed, are not deductible. Reimbursements for the travel expenses of migrant workers are also excluded. 2. Reimbursements for out-of-pocket expenses of volunteers incurred during their volunteer work. 3. Medical and dependent care reimbursements, including reimbursements from Veterans Administration for 'unusual medical expenses'. 4. Reimbursements received by the filing unit to pay for services provided by Title XX of the Social Security Act. 5. A credit given to a renter or a homeowner from the landlord or lending agency. These are usually from bill or rent adjustments. RENTAL INCOME: A property owner/landlord is allowed the full amount of shelter costs (such as mortgage, taxes, insurance) that the household is required to pay to live there. The gross income minus the cost of doing business received from rental property if a household member is not involved in management of the property 20 hours/week or more is countable unearned income to the owner/landlord's household (SNAP 503-1 Self Employment). The eligibility staff member must calculate the amount of countable income manually, using gross income minus the allowable expenses. NOTE: No portion