MEMORANDUM

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IM-#075; 06/20/2017

DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
FAMILY SUPPORT DIVISION
PO BOX 2320
JEFFERSON CITY, MISSOURI
TO:
ALL FAMILY SUPPORT DIVISION OFFICES
FROM:
PATRICK LUEBBERING, ACTING DIRECTOR
SUBJECT:
REQUESTING TAX FILING STATUS AND RELATIONSHIPS
MANUAL REVISION #53
1805.030.10

DISCUSSION:

This memorandum provides updates made to MAGI Policy Manual, 1805.030.10 MAGI Household Composition.

The update includes using tax filing and non-tax filer rules to determine each individual’s household composition and how and when to request clarification when the tax filing status is questionable or unknown.

Self-attestation is acceptable for tax filing status. It is appropriate to send an IM-31A to request clarification on the tax filing status when:

If the individual fails to provide the request for clarification, the application should be rejected for failure to cooperate.


NECESSARY ACTION:

Review this memorandum with appropriate staff.

PL/ks


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