1700.1.1 Types of Household Deductions

Households may be eligible for 6 deductions from gross income. These deductions are: Legally Obligated Child Support Dependent Care Earned Income Deduction Medical Expenses Shelter Expenses Standard Deduction

The household does not have to actually make a payment to get a deduction, but the household must be responsible for the expense. Exception : Child support payments must be paid to get a deduction for that expense.

Expenses covered by excluded reimbursements or excluded vendor payments are not allowed.

This section defines allowable expenses. See Determining Income and Deductions for instructions on budgeting the expense.