The California Dept. of Social Services has confirmed with the IRS that IHSS wages earned from providing care to a person living in the same home as the provider are not countable as gross income for federal tax purposes. Other applicable tax withholdings such as FICA and UI remain in effect.
How do I get my w2 from IHSS?
Please contact the social worker or the local IHSS personnel/payroll office of the county where you work or worked to request a duplicate W-2.
Do I get a W-2 from IHSS?
The IHSS processing center begins issuing duplicate W-2’s after the third week of February. To request a duplicate W-2, providers should contact their local IHSS county payroll office to request the duplicate W-2.
Who is eligible for the IHSS program in California?
IHSS is a statewide program administered by each county under the direction of the California Department of Social Services. It provides those with limited income who are disabled, blind or over the age of 65
Is the IHSS residual program part of Medi Cal?
– IHSS Residual Program (IHSS-R) – provides a pathway of eligibility for persons who are not eligible for Medi-Cal, but require IHSS care services. The In-Home Supportive Services Program is available through California’s regular state Medicaid plan. In California, the Medicaid program is called Medi-Cal.
What is the income limit for IHSS with no SOC?
Individuals who receive Medi-Cal with no share of cost (SOC) through SSI-linked Medi-Cal, the 250% Working Disabled Program, Aged and Disabled Program (income limit of $1,482 for an individual and $2,004 for a couple as of April 1, 2021 ), or expansion Medi-Cal, will also be entitled to IHSS with no SOC.
Is the IHSS considered earned income under CDSs?
CDSS states that IHSS wages are not excluded as money received for care and maintenance of the third party who is not a household member because it is considered earned income. In addition, the Internal Revenue Service rules excluding IHSS as a difficulty of care payment do not apply to CalFresh. (ACIN I-34-17, May 26, 2017.)
