(a) The following amounts from the previous calendar year shall be deducted from the total family income.
- (1) Actual Federal, State and local taxes paid.
- (2) Mandatory payroll deductions.
- (3) Real estate taxes on the principal residence.
- (4) Health insurance premiums.
- (5) Verified medical expenses exceeding 5.0% of total family income.
- (6) Verified child care costs, up to Internal Revenue Service limits.
- (7) Child support payments for the client made directly to the facility in which the child is in residence.
- (8) Net business losses claimed on the previous year’s Internal Revenue Service form.
- (9) A family living allowance of $9,000.
- (b) An individual allowance equal to the prevailing Internal Revenue Service dependent deduction amount for a person who is currently eligible to be claimed as a dependent on this calendar year’s Internal Revenue Service form, shall also be deducted from the total family income.
Cross References
This section cited in 55 Pa. Code § 4305.37 (relating to adjusted family income); and 55 Pa. Code § 4305.64 (relating to reason for adjustment of liability—substantial financial hardship).