Texas Works Handbook

Part A — Section 1400

Deductions
Table of Contents

General Policy

1411: Rules that Apply to Deductions

Types of Deductions

Child Support Deductions

1421.1: Allowable Child Support Deductions

1421.2: Budgeting Child Support Deductions

1422: $75 Disregard Deduction

1423: Dependent Care Deduction

Diversions, Alimony, and Payments to Dependents Outside the Home

1424.1: Determining the Needs Figure

Earned Income Deductions

1425.1: Work-Related Expense ($120 and 20%)

1425.2: 1/3 Disregard for Applicants

90% Earned Income Deduction

1425.3.1: Who is Eligible for the 90% Earned Income Deduction

1425.3.2: Who is Not Eligible for the 90% Earned Income Deduction

1425.3.3: Removing the 90% Earned Income Deduction

1426: Extra Needs Deduction — TP 47

1427: Homeless Shelter Standard

Medical Deduction

1428.1: Allowable Medical Expenses

Budgeting Medical Deductions

1428.2.1: Determining Allowable Costs for Individuals with a Medicare Prescription Drug Plan Part D

1428.3: Budgeting Options

1428.4: Change in Medical Expenses During Certification

1428.5: Switching Between Actual Medical Expenses and the Standard Medical Expense

Shelter Costs

1429.1: Allowable Shelter Costs

1429.2: Shelter Deductions for an Unoccupied Home

Utility Allowances

1429.3.1: Standard Utility Allowance (SUA)

1429.3.2: Basic Utility Allowance (BUA)

1429.3.3: Determining the Appropriate Utility Allowance

1429.4: Telephone Standard

1430: Standard Deduction

Verification Requirements

1441: Verification Sources

1450: Documentation Requirements