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ATtACHMENT 34) PAGE -u IV-A STATE OF OHIO Earned Income Deductions Deductions for work-related expenses may be allowed from the gross earnings of each employed assistance group member to arrive at net income. Because of the nature of EA, it may not always be possible to verify the exact amount of work-related expenses in a timely manner, Therefore, the amount of the work expenses to be disregarded is calculated by either one of the following methods: (I) If verification of work expenses is not readily available, the eligibility determiner will deduct the first $90 from the gross earnings. In addition. if there are child care costs, the actual charge up to a maximum of $1 75 per child or $200 if the child is under the age of two, is deducted. The $90 and $175 for $200 ifchild is under the age oltwo) disregards are not adjusted for part-time employment. (2) II verification of work expenses is readily available, the actual verified amounts which will be deducted from the gross earnings or paid by the individual during the 30-day period are disregarded from gross earnings. Following is list of the earned income exclusions to be deducted from gross earnings of each employed member of the assistance group when allowing the actual verified costs. This list is all-inclusive and may not be expanded: (I) Mandatory deductions of involuntarily withheld. income axes (tèdeml, state, and city), social security, compulsory retirement, unemployment, and disability insurance contributions. (2) Transportation to and from work. A mileage allowance equal to the amount which is reimbursed to state staff is deducted when the individual uses his own vehicle. (3) Child care costs. (4) Expenses for union dues involuntarily withheld. (5) Miscellaneous deductions required by the employer. Appri1 I 4Iii I)i. u’ 1I 4.3 4) 1Q fl 4