WAG 08-02-03-b
Deduct the following employment expenses from earned income when determining eligibility and benefit amount, and a responsible relative's income:
- Withheld income taxes (federal, state, or city),
- Social Security tax,
- Transportation at the most reasonable rate (if the client uses their own car allow 19¢ per mile),
- Lunch allowance:
- If carried from home, 15¢ per workday up to a maximum of $3 per month, or
- If purchased at work, 45¢ per workday up to a maximum of $9 per month,
- Special tools and uniforms required for the type of work performed,
- Miscellaneous expenses when required as a condition of employment:
- union dues,
- group life insurance premiums,
- group health insurance premiums, or
- retirement plan withholding.
