Walk Through a Garnishment Calculation

What You'll Get

A step-by-step calculation showing how much to withhold from an employee's paycheck for a specific garnishment order, using the correct federal or state formula.

The Prompt

Walk me through the calculation for a [type: child support / tax levy / creditor garnishment] wage garnishment. Employee gross pay: $[amount]. Mandatory deductions (taxes, FICA, health insurance): $[amount]. Garnishment order amount: $[amount] per pay period. Pay frequency: [weekly/bi-weekly/semi-monthly]. Use federal CCPA limits. Show your work step by step.

Tips

Always verify the output against the actual court order and your state's rules — many states have limits more restrictive than federal CCPA. For child support, specify whether the employee supports another family, since that changes the 50% vs. 65% withholding limit.