When a minor parent resides with one or both natural or adoptive parents, the income of the minor parent(s) is considered when determining TANF eligibility and benefit amount for the assistance unit. The following deductions may be applied to the minor's parent(s)' gross income when specific conditions are met:
- Standard Work Expense
- Deduct $90 or 20% of gross earnings, whichever is greater.
- Need Standard Deductions
- Deduct the 100% need standard for the responsible parent plus any other persons living
in the home who are NOT included in the TANF household and claimed by the responsible
parent as dependents for federal income tax purposes.
- Deduct amounts actually paid by the responsible parents to persons not living in the home
and claimed by the responsible parent as dependents for federal income tax purposes AND
payments made for alimony and child support.