South Dakota § 28-13-32.7 Determining household income--Sources.

South Dakota Statutes

§ 28-13-32.7 — Determining household income--Sources.

South Dakota § 28-13-32.7

Title 28PUBLIC WELFARE AND ASSISTANCE

Ch. 28-13COUNTY POOR RELIEF

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S.D. Codified Laws § 28-13-32.7 (2026).

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For the purpose of determining a household's income, the county shall consider all sources of income, including the following:

(1)Compensation paid to household members for personal services, whether designated as gross salary, wages, commissions, bonus, or otherwise;

(2)Net income from self-employment, including profit or loss from a business, farm, or profession;

(3)Income from seasonal employment;

(4)Periodic payments from pensions or retirement programs, including social security, veterans' benefits, disability payments, and insurance contracts;

(5)Income from annuities or trusts, except for a trust held by a third party for the benefit of the minor children of the household;

(6)Interest, dividends, rents, royalties, or other gain derived from investments or cap

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For the purpose of determining a household's income, the county shall consider all sources of income, including the following: (1) Compensation paid to household members for personal services, whether designated as gross salary, wages, commissions, bonus, or otherwise; (2) Net income from self-employment, including profit or loss from a business, farm, or profession; (3) Income from seasonal employment; (4) Periodic payments from pensions or retirement programs, including social security, veterans' benefits, disability payments, and insurance contracts; (5) Income from annuities or trusts, except for a trust held by a third party for the benefit of the minor children of the household; (6) Interest, dividends, rents, royalties, or other gain derived from investments or capital assets; (7) Gain or loss from the sale, trade, or conversion of capital assets; (8) Reemployment assistance or unemployment insurance benefits and strike benefits; (9) Workers' compensation benefits and settlements; (10) Alimony and child support payments received; and (11) School grants and stipends which are used for food, clothing, and housing but not for books and tuition. A federal income tax return is the preferred source for determining earnings. If a federal income tax return is not representative of current earnings, the county may also require pay stubs which include gross and net earnings.