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When applying for REPS, both your hours and your spouse’s hours are considered, but there are important rules to follow. Here are examples to help clarify how combining hours works:
Example 1
Your Hours
450 Material Hours
320 General Hours
Spouse’s Hours
70 Material Hours
Totals
Total REPS Hours: 450 + 320 = 770 (More than 750)
Material Hours: 450 + 70 = 520 (More than 500)
Result: ✅ Meets REPS Criteria
Example 2
Your Hours
450 Material Hours
100 General Hours
Spouse’s Hours
70 Material Hours
Totals
Total REPS Hours: 450 + 100 = 550 (Less than 750)
Material Hours: 450 + 70 = 520 (More than 500)
Result: ❌ Does Not Meet REPS Criteria (Total hours are less than 750)
Example 3
Your Hours
90 Material Hours
670 General Hours
Spouse’s Hours
430 Material Hours
Totals
Total REPS Hours: 90 + 670 = 760 (More than 750)
Material Hours: 90 + 430 = 520 (More than 500)
Result: ❌ Does Not Meet REPS Criteria
You must spend more than 100 hours on the Material activity and ensure no one else (including your spouse) spends more time than you on it. In this case, your spouse has worked more Material Hours than you, so you don't meet the criteria