7 CFR § 273.10(d)

Monthly expenses used to determine deductions are:

• Dependent Care Expenses
• Earned Income Deduction
• Legally Obligated Child Support Expenses
• Medical Expenses
• Shelter Expenses
• Standard Deduction

Disallowed Expenses

7 CFR § 273.10(d)(1)(i)-(ii)

Do not allow an expense if:

• It is an amount from past billing periods, even if actually paid in the current month. 
• The expense is paid for by some in-kind benefit, such as food.
• The service is provided by someone residing in the EDG.
• The expense is paid by someone outside of the EDG. These payments may be reimbursements or vendor payments. 

Exceptions: 

• Expenses paid by someone outside of the EDG who states the money paid for the expense is a loan and must be paid back to them.
• Utility expenses are allowed if paid by an energy assistance payment.  See Standard Utility Allowance.