PM 09-01-05-b
- Deduct 20% from the earned income of the sponsor and their spouse (if living together). Do not exceed $175.
NOTE: If the earnings are from self-employment, subtract any allowable business expenses before the 20% deduction.
- Add the unearned income of the sponsor and their spouse (if living together) to the net earned income from Step 1.
- Include in the family unit the sponsor and other persons living with the sponsor who are claimed as federal tax dependents. If there are dependent children, deduct 3 times the TANF Payment Level (see WAG 25-03-05) for the size of the sponsor's family unit. If there are no dependent children, use the AABD Cash Limit. Allow the grant adjustment and personal allowance for the sponsor and the sponsor's spouse.
- Deduct any amount paid to persons outside the home whom the sponsor claims as federal tax dependents.
- Deduct any alimony or child support paid by the sponsor and their spouse (if living together), to persons not living with them.
NOTE: Budget the amount of the sponsor's liability even if the money is not given to the noncitizen.
Example: Mr. A and his wife sponsored a noncitizen a year ago. They have 2 dependent children. Mr. A receives Social Security of $1042 per month. Mrs. A has earned income of $2,343 per month.
$2,343 Sponsor's earned income
-175 (20% earned income disregard cannot exceed $175)
$2,168 Countable earned income
+$1,042 Unearned income
=$3,210 Total income
-$2,730 3 times Payment Level for 4
=$480 Amount available for noncitizen
