603.09 Other Allowable Deductions (FAM)

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Subtract the allowable deductions listed below from income that is available or considered to be available to the assistance group (for anyone whose needs are included, and anyone whose needs are not included but whose income is counted) when determining income eligibility and the amount of financial assistance.

Allowable Deduction	Maximum Amount Allowed
Court Ordered Child Support or Court Ordered Alimony	Allow the actual amount paid.
Wage Garnishments	Allow the actual amount subtracted from an individual’s earnings to repay a legal debt. See below for exceptions.
Training Expenses	Deduct the costs of training expenses, minus any reimbursements, for individuals enrolled in and attending a training program at least half time. The training program must have an organized curriculum with the specific objective of training individuals for gainful employment. Exception: If a training expense is related to an individual’s employment, it is not an allowable deduction. These expenses are part of the Employment Expense Disregard (see Section 603.03).

Other Exceptions: The following are not allowable deductions: restitution, repayment of student or personal loans, payment on the principal of a business loan, and payment of additional federal or state income taxes.

References: He-W 606.74; He-W 654.02; He-W 654.20; RSA 167:4, I(a)