question about gross income

[jinx]

I have my medical insurance and 401K contributions taken out before tax. On my paycheck I have Gross income and Federal taxable income. Which one should I use in calculating my monthly income? Using my Federal taxable income I am $53 a month above median, using gross its going to be tough a bit more....

about to get the lawyer paid and trying to get this ball rolling

thanks

[mamaluv]

You have to use your gross income.

[jribe]

I have my medical insurance and 401K contributions taken out before tax. On my paycheck I have Gross income and Federal taxable income. Which one should I use in calculating my monthly income? Using my Federal taxable income I am $53 a month above median, using gross its going to be tough a bit more....

about to get the lawyer paid and trying to get this ball rolling

thanks

it's always gross income that you use. But on the means test they have a spot for taxes, and medical insurance taken out (not 401k though).