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Exclusions: The following cash receipts are not considered income for determining applicant eligibility: • Utility allowances provided to public housing and Section 8 tenants • Capital gains • Withdrawals from a bank account • Money received from the sale of a property, house, or car • One-time payments from a welfare agency to a family or person experiencing temporary financial difficulty • Tax refunds • Gifts, loans, or lump-sum inheritances • One-time insurance payments or compensation for injury • Non-cash benefits, such as employer- or union-paid portions of health insurance • Employee fringe benefits, such as food or housing received in lieu of wages • Job-related reimbursements: This includes expenses like mileage, meals, uniforms, medical expenses, etc. • The value of food and fuel produced and consumed on farms • Federal non-cash benefit programs such as Medicare*, Medicaid, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), school lunches, and housing assistance • Earned income for a dependent who is 18 years of age and older. Earned income (regardless of amount) of a dependent (in school) living with a parent or guardian. Proof of school enrollment must be provided with the application. • Payments to AmeriCorps Vista volunteers • Income received under Title V of the Older Americans Act - SCSEP • Direct benefits received by participants in the Foster Grandparents Program • Funds received by a household for the care of a foster child • Education benefits received under the GI Bill • The value of childcare paid by the Department of Human Services and received by client households • Combat zone pay to military personnel • Native American per capita payments, unless provided as part of gaming (casino) revenue • Income exchanged within a household: This is not counted as income Note Please reach out to THDA for case-by-case guidance regarding specific income-related questions.