Dac Message 1595

<b>Financial Information</b><br>Pre-disaster household annual gross income is the amount before any deductions are subtracted and should include income from wages, welfare, child support, stocks, interest, annuities, etc.
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Providing us with your pre-disaster annual gross income, reduces the processing time and directs your application to the programs best suited to meet your needs.
<br><br><b>Dependents</b> <br>Enter the number of dependents, including yourself and those who are listed as dependents on your Federal Tax Return (Form 1040).<br><br>MARRIED, FILING SEPARATE: If you are married, but file your Federal Taxes "Married, Filing Separate," combine the number of dependents claimed on the two forms and enter the total here.<br><br>DO NOT FILE TAXES: If you do not file taxes, dependents are those for whom you provide at least 50% of their living expenses, or foster children for whom income is received.<br><br>BUSINESS ONLY: If you are the business OWNER, enter the number of dependents claimed on the Federal Tax Return. If you are only REPRESENTING the business, enter the number one (1).<br><br>FUNERAL ONLY: Enter the number of dependents for the PERSON RESPONSIBLE for the funeral expenses (registrant).<br><br><b>Household Income</b><br> Pre-Disaster Gross Annual Income is the total household income before any deductions are subtracted. Include income from welfare, child support, stocks, interest, and/or annuities. DO NOT include food stamps or HUD Section 8 assistance. If you are "living off savings, family, or friends," enter the approximate amount that you receive yearly.<br><br><b><i>Business Only</i></b><br> If you are the OWNER, enter the total amount claimed on your Federal Tax Return. If you are a REPRESENTATIVE of the company and/or business, enter only the income that is claimed for that company and/or business. For NON,PROFIT businesses, enter the total amount of the operating expenses.