Income
Income is the money you receive, whether in cash or deposited into your account. It does not matter where the money comes from or what it is intended for. Income is deducted from your needs. Income also includes gifts and inheritances. Income includes, for example, Unemployment Benefit I, child benefit, BaföG, BAB, housing allowance, pensions, sick pay, maternity pay, wages, salary, income from mini-jobs, profits from self-employment, interest, rental income, lottery winnings, etc. You can ask your case worker how your income is calculated.
The amount of income to be taken into account depends on various factors, such as the type of income, the expenses you incur in earning that income (including travel costs), and whether you have other types of income.
You can find the exact calculation in your benefit notice.
Late or Non-Submission
If you have any income, you must report it when submitting your application. If you are already receiving benefits and receive income, you are required to report this immediately. Failure to do so may result in an overpayment and a demand for repayment. You may be subject to criminal penalties for late reporting or failure to report.
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