Policy History for  4.2.6 Verification

Release 07-04

4.2.6 Verification

Accept self-declaration of farm and self-employment income Income is anything you receive in cash or in kind that you can use to meet your needs for food, clothing, and shelter., except when any item is questionable (1.2.4).

If questionable, completed and signed IRS tax forms (4.2.2.2) are sufficient verification of farm and self-employment income.  If anticipated earnings are used, a completed and signed SEIRF is sufficient verification.

It isn't necessary to collect copies of supportive items such as receipts from sales and purchases.  However, you can require verification when the information given is in question.  Document the reason for the request.

 

This page last updated in Release Number : 02-01

Release Date: 01-01-02

Effective Date: 01-01-02