Rent and Mortgage
How does WP determine the shelter expense for a HH with an ineligible alien?
The HH's rent/mortgage expense is divided equally among the total number of HH members and multiply that amount by number of eligible HH members.
True or False: Flood and earthquake insurance are not allowable as deduction on the insurance premium.
False. Flood and Earthquake insurance are allowable expenses.
What is the current SUA amount for all households that incur a heating or cooling cost, regardless of household size?
$388
What is the current standard for BUA? Effective 10/1/25
$331
What is Spongebobs best friends name?
Patrick Star
What amounts are allowable for mortgage expense when SQCA looks at mortgage contract?
Principal and interest
What amount is allowable as a deduction on property tax expenses? (County/City)
The face amount is allowable. Not the amount for paying early or late.
What households qualify for LIHEAP assistance as of 10/1/2025?
Households with elderly or disabled members.
SpongeBob reported that he is paying for phone bill, water, and sewage. What utility allowance would be most beneficial for SpongeBob?
BUA would be most beneficial. A separate phone deduction is not allowed if using BUA.
What instrument does Sqidward play?
Clarinet
When are shelter expenses required to be verified?
At application and when a HH reports a change in physical address or a change in shelter expenses.
True or False: If homeowners insurance and property taxes are escrowed with the mortgage, you do not have to verify the amounts with actual bills.
False! Bills for the expense or statement from the provider is needed.
Can households use LIHEAP letters as verification to receive SUA deduction?
Yes!
Plankton reported that he pays for only his water bill. Which utility deduction should be used?
Actual Utility Deduction
What is the name of the restaurant that Spongebob works?
Krusty Krab
When is client statement acceptable for shelter expenses?
ONLY at Recert and ONLY if the amount has not changed and if their physical address has not changed. Client statement is also acceptable on FS2.
Can a household use a property tax bill from two (2) years ago to verify they are currently paying property taxes on their home?
No! The property tax bill must be for the current time period under review.
Tony reported he is billed for rent that includes all utilities and a seperate phone bill. Is he entitled to a utility deduction? If so, what deduction?
Yes! Telephone standard.
Sandy reported to SQCA that her water and sewage are in her sister's name. Sandy stated that she is responsible for paying the bill and would like a deduction. What must the reviewer do to verify the household is responsible for the bills?
Clarify and document why, including all steps taken to verify the household is responsible for the bill.
Who are the two superheros that protect Bikini Bottom?
What verification is acceptable for rent and mortgage?
Any form of verification that the client provides, such as contract, receipt, coupon, or CC, by the provider of the service.
The client provided a monthly billing statement to verify homeowners insurance expense. It does not break down the coverages. What needs to be requested to verify the insurance?
A declaration page must be used to verify the amount that can be used as a deduction.
What is the current telephone standard deduction?
$64
Name 4 of the 7 utilities that the household can use for a BUA utility expense.
1. Electricity (non-heating/cooling) 2. Water
3. Garbage/Trash 4. Telephone
5. Cooking Fuel 6. Sewage
7.excess utility costs for non-heating/cooling(living in public or private housing)
Who are SpongeBob's parents?
Harold and Margaret Squarepants