443-1        GARNISHMENT OR OTHER WITHHOLDING

The full amount of income, before amounts are withheld to satisfy a debt, counts as income.  Amounts withheld because of a garnishment, or to make certain other payments (such as Medicare premiums or tax payments) are included when determining earned or unearned income amounts.

Items for which amounts may be withheld but considered received include, but are not limited to:

• Taxes;

• Health or life insurance premiums (including Medicare premiums);

• Union dues;

• Payments on loans or other debts;

• Garnishments;

• Child support payments; and

• Service fees on checking or savings accounts.