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THE VIRGINIA INITIATIVE FOR EDUCATION AND WORK PROGRAM (VIEW) TANFMANUAL CHAPTER 900 TEMPORARY ASSISTANCE FOR NEEDY FAMILIES (TANF) 7/19 APPENDIX I PAGE 1 VIEW PAYMENT CALCULATION

STEP 1: Determine the total gross earned income of all required assistance unit members. Compare the total gross earned income to the Federal Poverty Level (see Federal Poverty Level Chart found in Appendix 3 of this Chapter) for the appropriate assistance unit size. The federal poverty level is to be applied uniformly in all locality groupings in Virginia.

If the gross countable earned income equals or exceeds the federal poverty level, the case is ineligible.

If the countable gross earned income is less than the federal poverty level, go to STEP 2.

STEP 2: Determine countable unearned income and compare it to the standard of need for the assistance unit. If the countable unearned income equals or exceeds the standard of need, the case is ineligible.

If the countable unearned income is less than the standard of need, the difference is the deficit amount. Go to STEP 3.

STEP 3: Use the gross earned income total of all required assistance unit members.

In the following order:

a. Deduct the standard deduction* per assistance unit from total gross earned income if the assistance unit qualifies for this deduction and the income is not exempted. The standard deduction is defined in Section 305.3.B.3; standard deduction amounts by family size are listed at 305.1.A.1.b.

b. Deduct 20% of the remainder.

c. Deduct anticipated expenses, up to the allowable maximum as specified in Section 305.3.B.5 for care of each child or incapacitated adult included in the assistance unit if the member qualifies for this disregard.

* 22 VAC 40-295-50

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