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FOOD AND NUTRITION SERVICES CERTIFICATION INCOME AND RESOURCES FNS 340 DEDUCTIONS Section 340 Change #02-2026 August 4, 2026 NOTE: Issue a DSS-8650 requesting verification of the expenses. The deduction should be allowed if the expenses are verified through other resources (i.e. property taxes verified using the county Register of Deeds database). 1. Deductions must be included on the statement to be considered in this waiver. 2. The statement must acknowledge that the deductions have been explained to the FNS unit and that the FNS unit understands that failure to report or verify the expense acknowledges that they do not want the deduction. 3. The statement must be signed and dated. 4. The statement must be signed at every application or recertification and must cover the QC review period. B. Income Deductions Included in the Waiver 1. Legal child support obligation; 2. Child care expenses; 3. Medical expenses; 4. Shelter expenses; 5. Utility expenses; and 6. Operational expenses for self-employment. C. Deductible items left off the statement will continue to be subject to the QC review process. D. Signing the waiver does not change how the agency handles a reported move. Once a move to a new residence is reported or otherwise becomes known to the agency, act on the shelter and utility costs for the new residence. See FNS 515.12, Change of Residence During the Certification Period.