Wash. Admin. Code § 388-450-0170 - Does the department provide an earned income deduction for households that receive TANF/SFA, RCA, and PWA to work?

(1) If an individual is working, the department only counts some of the income to determine eligibility and benefit level.

(2) We start by deducting the first $500 of the total household's earned income.

(3) We then subtract 50% of the remaining monthly gross earned income.

(4) If you pay for care before we approve your benefits, we subtract the amount you paid for those dependent children or incapacitated adults who get cash assistance with you.

(a) The amount we subtract is:

(i) Prorated according to the date you are eligible for benefits;

(ii) Cannot be more than your gross monthly income; and

(iii) Cannot exceed the following for each dependent child or incapacitated adult:

Dependent Care Maximum Deductions

Hours Worked Per Month	Child Under Two Years of Age	Child Two Years of Age and Older or Incapacitated Adult
0 - 40	$ 50.00	$ 43.75
41 - 80	$ 100.00	$ 87.50
81 - 120	$ 150.00	$ 131.25
121 or More	$ 200.00	$ 175.00

(b) In order to get this deduction:

(i) The person providing the care must be someone other than the parent or stepparent of the child or incapacitated adult; and

(ii) You must verify the expense.

Notes

Wash. Admin. Code § 388-450-0170

Amended by WSR 15-02-006, Filed 12/26/2014, effective 1/26/2015 Amended by WSR 24-11-019, Filed 5/7/2024, effective 8/1/2024

Statutory Authority: RCW 74.04.005, 74.04.050, 74.04.055, 74.04.057, 74.04.510, 74.08.090, 74.08A.100, 74.04.770, 74.04.0052, 74.04.655, 74.08.043, 74.08.335, and 2011 1st sp.s. c 36. 12-10-042, § 388-450-0170, filed 4/27/12, effective 6/1/12. Statutory Authority: RCW 74.04.050, 74.04.055, 74.04.057. 04-03-051, § 388-450-0170, filed 1/15/04, effective 2/15/04. Statutory Authority: RCW 74.08.090, 74.08A.100, 74.09.080, and 74.09.415. 02-17-030, § 388-450-0170, filed 8/12/02, effective 9/12/02. Statutory Authority: RCW 74.04.050, 74.04.055, 74.04.057 and 74.08.090. 98-16-044, § 388-450-0170, filed 7/31/98, effective 9/1/98.