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159 Chapter 12 Income Deductions 1 2 . 1 I N C O M E D E D U C T I O N S / G E N E R A L After determining the gross income of each household member, the following deductions, provided the household is eligible for them, may be given: (A) A federally mandated standard deduction (See Section 12.2 Standard Deduction); (B) 20% earned income deduction (See Section 12.3 Earned income Deduction); (C) $744 Maximum excess shelter deduction (See Section 12.4 Shelter Deduction); NOTE: Households where all members are homeless may be given a homeless standard shelter deduction up to the maximum of $198.99, if they incur shelter expenses.

(D) $388 Mandatory utility allowance (MUA). See Section 12.5 Utility Allowances (2) Mandatory Utility Allowance (MUA); (E) $265 Basic utility allowance (BUA). See Section 12.5 Utility Allowances (3) Basic Utility Allowance (BUA); (F) $27 Telephone allowance (G) Monthly dependent care expenses. See Section 12.6 Dependent Care Deduction; (H) Legally obligated child support deduction. See Section 12.7 Child Support Deduction; and (I) Medical deduction in excess of $35. See Section 12.8 Medical Deduction. Required verification must be provided before a deduction can be given.

1 2 . 2 S T A N D A R D D E D U C T I O N According to the federal regulations, each household is allowed a standard deduction that varies according to household size. Total income is reduced by the amount of the standard deduction. The standard deduction by household size is as follows:

(A) $209 for household size of 1- 3 (B) $223 for household size of 4 (C) $261 for household size of 5 (D) $299 for household size of 6 or more Chapter 12