Types of Income (Archive)

Some types of income have specific rules based on different programs. The type of income can influence:

l  Whether the income is earned or unearned income.

l  Whether the income is excluded.

l  How the income is counted.

The following sections of this chapter will provide more details on these specific types of income:

l  Seasonal Income.

l  In-Kind Income.

l  Public Assistance Payments Income.

l  RSDI and SSI Income.

l  Child Support Income.

l  Dependent Child Income.

l  Interest and Dividends.

l  Student Financial Aid Income.

l  Tribal Land Settlements and Trusts.

l  Lump Sum Income.

l  Self-Employment Income.

The following are specific types of self-employment income which have specific calculation requirements for MA and GAMC:

l  Roomer/Boarder Income.

l  Farmer Income.

l  Rental Income.

l  In-Home Day Care.

MA and GAMC also have specific requirements for determining the following:

l  Use of Home.

l  Transportation.

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