Reporting requirements for SNAP benefits
Since SNAP benefits aren’t considered taxable income, you don’t need to report SNAP benefits on your state or federal income tax returns.
Tax credit eligibility and SNAP benefits
SNAP benefits aren’t included in earned income calculations, so receiving SNAP doesn’t reduce or disqualify you from tax credits like the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) or the Child Tax Credit (CTC). In the inverse, SNAP benefits also will not count as earned income for the purposes of any tax credits for which it may be a prerequisite.
SNAP and other needs-based benefits
SNAP generally doesn’t count as income for other need-based government benefits either. Although most other income you receive, like wages, unemployment, or Social Security, does count in determining your SNAP eligibility and benefit amount.
