Manage payroll orders with faster deduction estimates. Review limits, arrears, protected pay, and employer records. Plan deductions clearly before processing each employee pay cycle.
| Case | Gross Pay | Disposable Income | Cap Rate | Protected Rate | Requested | Allowed | Actual Deduction | Shortfall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biweekly standard case | $2,200.00 | $1,600.00 | 60% | 50% | $970.00 | $800.00 | $800.00 | $170.00 |
| Second family support case | $1,850.00 | $1,320.00 | 50% | 50% | $500.00 | $500.00 | $500.00 | $0.00 |
| Old arrears higher cap case | $3,000.00 | $2,180.00 | 65% | 45% | $1,250.00 | $1,199.00 | $1,199.00 | $51.00 |
These examples illustrate how protected income rules and withholding caps can change the final deduction.
This calculator is a configurable payroll estimate. It helps compare protected earnings rules, withholding caps, and requested support amounts in one place.
It estimates a payroll child support deduction using disposable income, a protected earnings rate, a withholding cap, prior withholding, and requested support amounts.
Disposable income is the pay remaining after key deductions. It becomes the base for cap checks and protected income calculations in the estimate.
Protected income is the amount the employee keeps after payroll withholding. The calculator subtracts this protected portion before deciding the maximum deductible amount.
The result can be lower when the protected income rule or withholding cap blocks the full request. The remaining balance appears as a shortfall.
Yes. The scenario selector loads a suggested cap based on common payroll assumptions. You can still override the cap percentage manually.
Yes. Separate fields are included for current support, arrears, medical support, and an admin fee so payroll teams can model fuller withholding requests.
It represents support already deducted during the same payroll cycle. The calculator subtracts that amount from the remaining cap before estimating a new deduction.
No. This is a planning and review tool. Payroll teams should always confirm actual withholding requirements against the order, agency rules, and local law.
Child Support Deduction Calculator
This printed report was generated from the payroll deduction estimate screen.
Important Note: All the Calculators listed in this site are for educational purpose only and we do not guarentee the accuracy of results. Please do consult with other sources as well.