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10100 INCOME DEDUCTIONS

Only the following deductions are allowed in determining a household's net SNAP income.

10110 STANDARD DEDUCTION

A standard deduction is allowed for each household. The amount of the standard deduction is determined by the number of eligible household members. To be considered an eligible household member, the individual must be counted in the SNAP allotment determination. Individuals that are not counted include individuals who are disqualified, sanctioned, ineligible students, ineligible aliens, non-household members, and able bodied adults without dependents (ABAWDS) who are disqualified due to time limits.

The Standard Deduction amounts as of 10/1/2025 are:  $209 is the standard deduction for 1-3-person households;  $223 is the standard deduction for 4-person households;

 $261 is the standard deduction for 5-person households; and  $299 is the standard deduction for 6 or more-person households.

10120 EARNED INCOME DEDUCTION

A deduction of 20% of gross earned income is allowed. Excluded earned income is not subject to this deduction unless it is: 1. Earned income offset by a farm/ranch loss 2. Earned income reduced because of legally obligated child support payments.

10200 DETERMINING DEDUCTIONS & EXCLUSIONS

In addition to the standard deduction and 20% earned income deduction, allowable deductions can include costs for:  Medical expenses, including the standard medical deduction  Dependent care (allowed in the month the expense is billed or otherwise becomes due)  Shelter

Example: Household has six members. One is disqualified for an IPV, one is disqualified for a fleeing felon status, and one is disqualified for a work registration sanction. The standard deduction is $209 because only 3 individuals are counted in the SNAP allotment determination. Example: Household’s gross earned income is $1500 but $500 is offset because of either a farm loss or legally obligated child support payments. $1000 is used for the gross income test but $1500 is multiplied by 20% to determine the earned income deduction ($300). If the household’s only income was excluded earned income, such as work study, no 20% deduction is allowed because no earned income is budgeted.