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Calculating Income For Union or Skilled Trades

Skilled Trade Or Union Income

Determining income for union workers comes with unique challenges. Unlike conventional employment, these workers typically take on a series of short-term assignments. They don’t job-hop in the traditional sense; rather, they’re dispatched by their union halls to work on projects, moving from one to the next as assignments are completed. You’ll commonly see electricians, welders, […]

How to determine variable income

Variable Income Clear As Mud 1

Variable income is the leading cause of income calculation issues for most lenders.  Variable income is generally categorized into the following classes as outlined in the guidelines: overtime, bonus, commission, tips, and base pay when the base is variable. Variability in base pay typically occurs when it depends on hours worked each week, the amount […]