ADE Director's Communication Memos

ADE Director's Communication Memo Form

Memo Number : IA-04-021	Date Created : 08/19/2003

Attention: Superintendents Co-op Directors Secondary Principals Elementary Principals Middle School Principals High School Principals other: Child Nutrition	Type of Memo:	Regulatory
	Response Required:	No


Section: Internal Administration - Dr. Bobbie Davis
Subject: Exclusion of Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) From Income When Determining Eligibility Regulatory Authority: USDA Memo 2003-CN-13 or 7 CFR 245	Contact Person: Barbara Smith Phone Number: 501-324-9502 E-mail: bsmith@arkedu.k12.ar.us

The Federal Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) should not be included as income in determining eligibility for Child Nutrition Program. The EITC may be a refund of taxes withheld, a credit against taxes withheld, or a cash payment in excess of the funds withheld. The exclusion would apply to both federal and state EITC credits in a lump sum or monthly payment.

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