In the calculation of incremental income, what is excluded?

In the context of calculating incremental income for the Housing Choice Voucher program, any increase attributable to employment is specifically excluded from the calculation. Incremental income refers to the changes in a household's income that may affect their eligibility or subsidy amount, typically focusing on increases that directly result from employment.

When assessing incremental income, the goal is to understand how changes, particularly increases in income, influence a family's situation without considering gains related to new employment. This means that even if a household experiences a rise in overall income due to employment, that particular increase is not factored into the incremental calculation.

By excluding these increases, the system aims to avoid penalizing families who find employment or receive raises, ensuring that the assistance they receive through the program remains equitable and supportive of their ability to maintain housing security. This approach encourages workforce participation without diminishing the support provided to families in need.

The other options involve forms of income that are part of the household's financial picture and typically would be included in other income calculations, enhancing the understanding of a household's overall financial health outside of employment gains.