Section 704.270 - Work-related-expense Deduction(A)Requirements. An employed applicant is entitled to a $200 monthly work-related-expense deduction from gross wages in determining eligibility. An employed client is entitled to a $200 monthly work-related-expense deduction from gross wages in determining the grant amount, unless eligible for the 100% Earned Income Disregard pursuant to 106 CMR 704.281.
A person who meets the provisions of 106 CMR 704.335 for EAEDC or 106 CMR 704.210(D) for TAFDC, whose income is deemed to the filing unit, is also entitled to a $200 monthly deduction from gross wages for a work-related-expense deduction.
(B)Restrictions.(1) An applicant or client who meets the provisions of 106 CMR 704.280(A) or (B) or 106 CMR 704.286(C) for EAEDC shall not be eligible for the work-related-expense deduction.(2) An applicant or client who is required to be in the filing unit, but is not included in the assistance unit, shall not be eligible for the work-related-expense deduction.Amended by Mass Register Issue 1461, eff. 1/4/2022.Amended by Mass Register Issue 1465, eff. 1/4/2022.Amended by Mass Register Issue 1521, eff. 5/10/2024.