Child support on your paycheck

Income withholding order. CCPA limits up to 50%/55%/60%/65% based on circumstances.

Income withholding orders for child support are issued under the Uniform Interstate Family Support Act. CCPA caps depend on whether you support another spouse/child and arrearage age.

How it usually appears

Category: court-ordered

Tax interaction

Reduces federal taxable wages: No
Reduces FICA wages: No
Reduces state taxable wages: Usually no

Official sources

U.S. DOL — Wage Garnishment (CCPA) — DOL · last verified 2025-04-01

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