How does DTA count income for EAEDC?
DTA counts income using a monthly average calculation of 4 and 1/3 weeks for each month. In some cases, we count the income of a person in your household, even if that person is not getting benefits.
What deductions can I claim for EAEDC?
Some deductions for EAEDC are:
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- $200 Work-Related Expense: Household deduction for having earned income. A flat amount regardless of how much your work expenses are.
- $30 and 1/3 Disregards from earnings: We will not count the first $30 of your earned income and 1/3 of any income left over after subtracting the $200 and $30 for four consecutive months only.
- $30 earned income disregard: We will not count the first $30 of your earned income for eight months after you have used all four months of the $30 and 1/3 disregarded from earnings.
- Deduction Dependent Care Expenses: Cost for care for a disabled person or a child due to work, the deduction amount is based on the age of the dependent and the number of hours you work when you do not have a childcare voucher.
What is an EAEDC living arrangement?
Who you live with and where you live. We have 7 types of living arrangements, please review Living Arrangement.
What are the steps in the EAEDC calculation?
