### Question
How does the law define itemized impairment-related work expenses?


### Answer
Under *42 U.S.C. § 434*, **itemized impairment-related work expenses** is defined as:

> the amount excluded under section 423(d)(4)(A) of this title from an individual's earnings for a month in determining whether an individual is able to engage in substantial gainful activity by reason of such earnings in such month, except that such amount does not include the cost to the individual of any item or service for which the individual does not provide to the Commissioner a satisfactory itemized accounting

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 434*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 7-SOCIAL SECURITY > SUBCHAPTER II-FEDERAL OLD-AGE, SURVIVORS, AND DISABILITY INSURANCE BENEFITS**

