Woo Hoo!! Tier 1 (Food Program)

[marniewon]

I just got a letter today from the food program stating that I now qualify for Tier 1 reimbursements, effective 10/1/2010!! I called them to make sure it was retroactive, and it is . She told me she has everything done on her end and now it just needs to be processed and I'll get a check for the difference . I'm so stoked!

[melskids]

yeah for you!!!!

i'm on tier 2 and sometimes dont think its worth it

[KEG123]

That's awesome!

[marniewon]

yeah for you!!!!

i'm on tier 2 and sometimes dont think its worth it

Many times on tier 2 I wondered if it was even worth it! I've been so close to quitting so many times - especially when the fp lady would come during nap and wake everyone up, or just as I'm getting food ready.

I guess the USDA came up with new regs; it used to be that you had to go by the nearest elementary school, but now it can go on any school in your district.

[melskids]

Many times on tier 2 I wondered if it was even worth it! I've been so close to quitting so many times - especially when the fp lady would come during nap and wake everyone up, or just as I'm getting food ready.

I guess the USDA came up with new regs; it used to be that you had to go by the nearest elementary school, but now it can go on any school in your district.

there's ONLY 1 school in my disrtrict, and its pre-k - 12. i'm in a small town...

[cillybean83]

does the food program offer you a bigger reimbursment than the standard deductions of $0.66 for snack, $1 something for breakfast and $2 something for lunch?

[marniewon]

does the food program offer you a bigger reimbursment than the standard deductions of $0.66 for snack, $1 something for breakfast and $2 something for lunch?

No. Tier 2 (which is what I was on) is:
Breakfast: .44
Lunch/dinner 1.33
Snack: .18

Tier 1 is:
Breakfast: 1.19
Lunch/dinner: 2.22
Snack: .66

As you can see, Tier 1 is way closer to what I actually pay for food. Tier 2 doesn't even come close and that's why so many wonder if it's even worth the paperwork and hassle to even participate.

[Abigail]

I thought the food program went based off where the children came from whether they were low income or not. Hmm, it goes based off the schools? Hopefully it doesn't go based off my income because my husband has a good job and I'm sure I wouldn't qualify then.

Question about food program and taxes. If I am on the food program, that reimburses so-much per meal. I get that. Tier one pays more than Tier two and I get that. Then, when taxes come do I still claim the standard food deductions or can I not because I was paid by the food program?

[Childminder]

Question about food program and taxes. If I am on the food program, that reimburses so-much per meal. I get that. Tier one pays more than Tier two and I get that. Then, when taxes come do I still claim the standard food deductions or can I not because I was paid by the food program?

standard food deductions

[marniewon]

I thought the food program went based off where the children came from whether they were low income or not. Hmm, it goes based off the schools? Hopefully it doesn't go based off my income because my husband has a good job and I'm sure I wouldn't qualify then.

Question about food program and taxes. If I am on the food program, that reimburses so-much per meal. I get that. Tier one pays more than Tier two and I get that. Then, when taxes come do I still claim the standard food deductions or can I not because I was paid by the food program?

Yes, it goes by income. But they pick a school and see how many kids have free/reduced lunches. If it's above a certain percent, you are on tier 1. If it's below a certain percentage, you get tier 2. IF you don't qualify for tier 1, you can have the parents of the kids in your care fill out an income sheet or it can go off your own income (your choice if you want to pursue either of these options).

You would claim the standard deduction, because you are already counting the food program checks as income.

[tstuewe]

mhCMY

Many times on tier 2 I wondered if it was even worth it! I've been so close to quitting so many times - especially when the fp lady would come during nap and wake everyone up, or just as I'm getting food ready.

I guess the USDA came up with new regs; it used to be that you had to go by the nearest elementary school, but now it can go on any school in your district.

I'm just starting daycare, but when I checked with a couple sponsors they said it is by the nearest elementary school not any school in the district. There are two elementary schools in my town, the one closet to me is at 40% and the other one (a whole 2 miles from my house) is over 50%. I'm in Minnesota, is it diferent for different states?

[Cat Herder]

standard food deductions

Then does the money go toward income.....

Or is is tax free?

:confused:

I thought we lost the deduction....

[lucky]

Starting October 1st any school within your boundaries elementary, middle, or high school with 50% or more children on free/reduced lunch qualifies you for tier one status. It used to be only elementary.

Food program money is considered income and you do get a bigger deduction if you are on tier 2 because you can claim the difference on all the meals you served.

[blueclouds29]

food program question

wrong thread.. sorry

[Unregistered]

food program

I have a question. I have my kids in a home daycare. The Daycare provider states she doesn't get money for food for my son when there is a non- school day (he's usually there before and after) is this true?