WAG 09-01-05-b: Sponsor's Liability (AABD Cash)

PM 09-01-05-b

  1. 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. 

  2. Add the unearned income of the sponsor and their spouse (if living together) to the net earned income from Step 1.
  3. 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.
    1. Deduct any amount paid to persons outside the home whom the sponsor claims as federal tax dependents.
  4. 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.

Updated Manual MaterialExample: Mr. A and his wife sponsored a noncitizen a year ago. They have 1 dependent child. Mr. A receives Social Security of $1042 per month. Mrs. A has earned income of $2,343 per month.

  • Countable Income Calculation:
    • $2343 Sponsor's Earned Income
    • $2343 x 20% = $468.60 - Earned Income Deduction (up to $175 max)
    • $2343 - $175 = $2168 Countable Earned Income of Sponsor
    • $2168 + $1042 = $3210 Total Countable Income of Sponsor
  • Countable Income comparison to TANF Payment Level Calculation TANF Payment Level of 4 = $938
    • TANF Payment Level of 3 = $777
    • $777 x 3 = $2331
    • $3210 - $2331 = $879
    • $879 Countable Income available toward support of non-citizen