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• Personal work-related expenses, such as transportation to and
from work and child or dependent care.
• Normal living expenses for the self-employed individual and his
or her family members, such as shelter and food.
• Personal costs for the self-employed individual and his or her
family, such as life and medical insurance and entertainment.
c. Examples Clarifying the use of the Standard Expense Deduction
Below are examples of actions taken using the standard expense
deduction.
Example: Actual Expenses Total Less than the Standard
Deduction
Maria applies for assistance and states she wants to claim
actual expenses because she believes they are greater than
50% of her gross income. After receiving verification of her
expenses, the worker determines her actual expenses are less
than the standard deduction. The standard 50% deduction is
allowed because it results in a higher benefit to the household.
A clear explanation of why the standard deduction was used
must be included in the notice to the client and this action
documented on the HAS F9 notes screen .
Example: Requested Verification Not Provided
Brian submitted an application on October 2. He states he
wants to claim actual expenses so the worker pends the
application for verification of these expenses. Brian did not
provide proof of his expenses by the requested date. Instead
of denying the application, the worker works the case and
allows the 50% standard deduction. The notice to Brian must
explain that the 50% standard deduction was used because he
did not provide proof of his expenses by the requested date.
Example: Lack of Business Expenses
Carolyn reports she is self-employed as a dog walker. She has
no expenses for her business. Since she has no expenses, the
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