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amount can be determined by using the factoring method. Likewise, if the garnishment is from wages paid monthly and there is no payment history, the deduction amount can be determined by using the rate/unit/frequency. If the household pays a legally obligated child support payment in advance, the child support expense could be averaged over the period it is intended to cover if the household chooses this method of budgeting.
Child support taken from tax intercepts is not allowed as a deduction.
Effective Date: October 1, 2025