Income Reporting

Income Reporting Statements (IRS) are required to be submitted on the 16^thof each month in order to determine the next month's entitlement. The income reported includes all income obtained between the 16^th of the preceding month and the 15^th of the current month.

The statement includes several items that must be recorded and/or attached, including: income and assets of members of the benefit unit; attendance at employment assistance activities; and, any other conditions relevant to determining the person's eligibility between the 16^th of the preceding month and the 15^th of the current month.

Failure to submit an Income Reporting Statement may result in the suspension of financial assistance. Should the I.R.S. not be received by the 5^th working day of the next month, financial assistance will be terminated.

An example of income reported could be as follows:

An Income Reporting Statement is due February 16^th

The Income reported includes all income received between January 16^th to February 15^th.

(This is used to determine March entitlement.)

Assistance for March 1^st is suspended if an IRS is not submitted

Assistance is terminated as of March 1^st if an IRS is not submitted by March 5^th

Note: The word “NONE” is to be input in the boxes where income is not applicable.

If you are completing an IRS, be sure to complete each section of your reporting card, including a signature and date. If you have a spouse/same sex partner make sure they also sign the reporting card. It is important to always complete your reporting card in pen as this is a legal document.