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How do I prove household’s income?

For each of the following types of income, provide one of the following documents:

Earned Income (wages and salary)
  • Recent paycheck stubs (4 consecutive weeks), OR
  • Letter from employer on company letterhead, signed and dated, OR
  • Income tax return, OR
  • Business records
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If you do not receive regular pay stubs from your employer(s), you should get a notarized letter from your employer that outlines the amount of wages you have earned and the amount of time you have 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, OR
  • Records of earnings and expenses
Unemployment Benefits
  • Award letter/certificate, OR
  • Benefit check, OR
  • Correspondence from New York State Department of Labor
Private Pensions/Annuities
  • Statement from pension/annuity
Social Security Benefits
  • Award letter/certificate, OR
  • Benefit check, OR
  • Correspondence from Social Security Administration
Child Support/Alimony
  • Letter from person providing support, OR
  • Letter from court, OR
  • Child support/alimony check stub
Worker's Compensation
  • Award letter, OR
  • Check stub
Veteran's Benefits
  • Award letter, OR
  • Benefit check stub, OR
  • Correspondence from Veterans Administration
Military Pay
  • Award letter, OR
  • Check stub
Interest/Dividends/Royalties
  • Statement from bank, credit union or financial institution, OR
  • Letter from broker, OR
  • Letter from agent
Income from Rent or Room/Board
  • Letter from roomer, boarder, tenant, OR
  • Check stub/Cancelled check
Support from Other Family Members/ Friends
  • Signed statement or letter from family member/friend
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