Adjusted Family Net Income

Plain meaning

An income measure used to calculate eligibility or payment amounts for certain benefits and credits.

Also called

Key points

• Adjusted family net income usually starts from net income and applies program-specific adjustments.
• It can include the income of a spouse or common-law partner where applicable.
• Benefit amounts may decline as adjusted family net income rises.
• The exact calculation depends on the benefit or credit involved.

Why it comes up

Benefit and credit articles often turn on income thresholds; this term helps readers understand why tax filing and income reporting matter.