The purpose of a proof of income letter is to provide official documentation that someone works for you or has worked for you in the past. The employee or former employee may require you to write this type of letter to use as supporting evidence for:

•Signing leases: If trying to lease a home, apartment or car, the lease issuers may want a proof of income letter to confirm that the employee can pay to uphold the lease.

•Obtaining a credit card: Sometimes, the employee may need a proof of income letter to get a credit card that verifies that they can pay back debt if needed.

•Getting a loan approved: If the employee requests a loan from a bank, they may require an income letter to confirm that they're able to pay it back with their salary.

•Applying for another job: The employee may need to present a proof of income letter to another employer to confirm that they've earned a certain salary in the past or currently earn a salary.

•Purchasing …

1. Include recipient information

To begin your proof of income letter, you can write out all the information regarding the recipient. You can place this information at the very top of the letter. Here, include the full name of the recipient and their official title, the name of the company or organization they work for, the address for the company or organization, the direct phone number for the recipient and the date on which you wrote the letter.

2. Provide employee work information

This part of the proof of income letter likely holds the bulk of the content. Here, you can detail all the employee or former employee's work history and employment information. Including their official job title, their employment status, the length of the time they've been with or were with the company, their typical work schedule, their usual salary or wage and the basis on which they receive payment. You can also include any information regarding bonuses or commissions they may receive.

3. Include your contact information

Here's a proof of income letter template you can use as a guide:[Your name and professional title]

[Your company]

[Your company address]

[Your phone number]

[Your email address][Recipient name and professional title]

[Recipient company]

[Recipient company address][Date]

Dear [Name of recipient],

My name is [full name] and I am [professional position and how it relates to the employee or former employee].

I'm …