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Alaska Child Support Withholding Calculator 2026
Calculate the federal CCPA outer ceiling, then compare it with the percentage printed on the Alaska withholding order.
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Maximum weekly withholding for support: $480.00
That is 60% of disposable earnings, the federal CCPA ceiling that applies to this situation (15 U.S.C. 1673(b)(2)).
| Line item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Federal CCPA ceiling: 60% of disposable earnings (15 U.S.C. 1673(b)(2))15 U.S.C. 1673 (CCPA garnishment limits: 50/55/60/65% for support) (U.S. Congress (text via Cornell LII mirror)) | $480.00 |
| Maximum support withholding: 60% of disposable earnings15 U.S.C. 1673 (CCPA garnishment limits: 50/55/60/65% for support) (U.S. Congress (text via Cornell LII mirror)) | $480.00 |
Assumptions
- Disposable earnings are earnings minus deductions required by law (15 U.S.C. 1672); voluntary deductions are not subtracted.
- Obligor does not support another spouse or dependent child.
- No arrears older than 12 weeks.
Estimate only. The court or state agency calculation controls.
Federal CCPA ceiling under 15 U.S.C. 1673(b)(2); state rules under AS 25.27.062; 15 U.S.C. § 1673(b). Rules last reviewed 2026-08-09.
Alaska orders usually start below the federal ceiling
CSSD says Alaska generally withholds up to 40 percent of net disposable earnings, or 50 percent when ordered health coverage is included.
The agency may approve a higher percentage for good cause, but it can never exceed the federal 50, 55, 60, or 65 percent CCPA ceiling calculated here.
Use the order percentage for payroll. This calculator shows the federal outer limit, not a replacement order.
Read the percentage on the withholding order
Enter disposable earnings after deductions required by law and choose the federal tier facts.
For an ordinary Alaska order, compare the result with the 40 percent or 50 percent instruction actually issued.
What this estimate includes
- Federal 50/55/60/65 percent ceiling
- Disposable-earnings dollar ceiling
What it leaves out
- A custom good-cause finding
- Medical premium amount
- The ordered support amount
Alaska withholding calculator FAQs
How much does Alaska usually withhold?
CSSD says generally 40 percent of net disposable earnings, or 50 percent when health coverage is included.
Can Alaska withhold more than 40 percent?
Yes, in some good-cause circumstances, but never above the applicable federal CCPA limit.
What is disposable earnings?
It is earnings left after deductions required by law, not after every voluntary payroll deduction.
Why does the calculator show up to 65 percent?
It calculates the federal outer ceiling. The Alaska order normally prints the lower percentage the employer must use.
Does withholding mean the parent is delinquent?
No. Wage withholding is required on new or modified support orders even without missed payments.
Can a contractor payment be reached?
CSSD employer guidance says contractor withholding can reach the contract amount up to the outstanding child-support debt.
Official sources
Official sources last verified: .
- Child Support Enforcement Services FAQ: wage withholding limits
Alaska Child Support Services Division Last checked
- 15 U.S.C. 1673 (CCPA garnishment limits: 50/55/60/65% for support)
U.S. Congress (text via Cornell LII mirror) Last checked
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