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SECTION 305 TANF PAYMENT CALCULATIONS APPENDIX 3 TANF MANUAL 7/04 Page 1
TANF Payment Calculations
Step (1) Compare total gross countable income of all members of the assistance unit against the maximum income level (see Appendix 1 to Section 305).
The earned income disregards of Section 305.1A.1 apply to this step.
If income of the A.U. exceeds the maximum income figure, the case is ineligible. If the income of the assistance unit equals or is less than the maximum income figure go to Step 2.
Step (2) To be used for screening initial applications and persons being added to an existing assistance unit. In the following order:
(a)Determine monthly gross countable earned income for the…#
(a) Determine monthly gross countable earned income for the assistance unit.
(b)Deduct the standard deduction, as defined in Section…#
(b) Deduct the standard deduction, as defined in Section 305.1A.2, from total gross earned income of the assistance unit if the case qualifies for this disregard and the income is not exempted.