How do I prove household income?

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How do I prove household income?

You may need to provide one or more of these documents from each category as proof of income if it applies to your household:

Earned Income (wages and salary)

Recent paycheck stubs
Letter from employer on company letterhead (signed and dated)
Income tax return
Business records


	If you do not get regular pay stubs from your employer(s), you should get a notarized letter from your employer that says the amount of wages you've earned and the amount of time you've worked at each job. You can have something notarized at a bank, city hall or at a business like Mailboxes, Etc. You should also bring your W2, a Schedule C, or any tax return from the previous year to show your income.

Self-employment Earnings

Signed and dated income tax return and all Schedules
Record of earnings and expenses

Unemployment Benefits

Award letter or certificate
Benefit check

Private Pensions/Annuities

Statement from pension or annuity

Social Security Benefits

Award letter or certificate
Benefit check
Letter from the Social Security Administration

Child Support/Alimony

Letter from the person providing support
Letter from the court
Child support or alimony check stub

Worker's Compensation

Award letter
Check stub

Veteran's Benefits

Award letter
Benefit check stub
Letter from the Veterans Administration

Military Pay

Award letter
Check stub

Interest/Dividends/Royalties

Statement from bank, credit union or financial institution
Letter from broker
Letter from agent

Income from Rent or Room/Board

Letter from roomer, boarder or tenant
Check stub or canceled check

Support from Other Family Members/Friends

Signed letter from family member or friend

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