By Michael D. Pinsky | Published May 15, 2019 | Posted in The Means Test | Tagged Tags: how does the means test work, means test, means test deductions, performing the means test | Comments Off on How does the second half of the means test work?
How does the second half of the means test work?
If your median household income exceeds the median income for (New York) for your household size, then you haven’t passed the simple, straight-forward first half of the means test. So, its on to the second half. The second and more complicated part of this test deducts certain expenses from your current monthly income. Some of Read More
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