3.2.4 Fluctuating Income

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When income amounts vary, the W-2 Wisconsin Works agency must use an average. Irregular income must also be averaged over the period between payments. When the income amount or the frequency is inconsistent or unpredictable, the income may only be counted for the month in which it is received.

E X AMPLE: Bob applied for W-2 services and reports that he works for a local garage between 5 and 20 hours per month. In January, he received a paycheck for $169, in February he received $200, and in March he received $80. To create an average income amount, add together the three months of income (169 + 200 + 80 = 449), then divide the total income by the number of months (449/3 = $149.66). Compare the averaged income amount of $149.66 plus other sources of income against the 115 percent gross income test (See 3.2.1 ) to determine financial eligibility.

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3.2.4 Fluctuating Income

Official source

When income amounts vary, the W-2 Wisconsin Works agency must use an average. Irregular income must also be averaged over the period between payments. When the income amount or the frequency is inconsistent or unpredictable, the income may only be counted for the month in which it is received.

E X AMPLE: Bob applied for W-2 services and reports that he works for a local garage between 5 and 20 hours per month. In January, he received a paycheck for $169, in February he received $200, and in March he received $80. To create an average income amount, add together the three months of income (169 + 200 + 80 = 449), then divide the total income by the number of months (449/3 = $149.66). Compare the averaged income amount of $149.66 plus other sources of income against the 115 percent gross income test (See 3.2.1 ) to determine financial eligibility.