Reviewed for current 2026 law
Nevada Child Support Withholding Calculator 2026
Apply the federal CCPA ceiling to disposable earnings for a Nevada support 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 NRS Chapter 31A; 15 U.S.C. § 1673(b). Rules last reviewed 2026-08-09.
Nevada withholding remains subject to CCPA
The federal ceiling is 50 percent when supporting another spouse or child and 60 percent otherwise.
The ceiling rises five points when the order includes qualifying arrears older than 12 weeks.
The actual order can require less than the ceiling; unpaid differences remain owed.
Treat the result as a maximum
Enter earnings after deductions required by law.
Follow the amount and allocation instructions on the withholding order.
What this estimate includes
- All CCPA tiers
- Disposable-earnings ceiling
What it leaves out
- Ordered payment amount
- Employer fees
- Non-support garnishments
Nevada withholding calculator FAQs
How much can Nevada withhold?
The applicable federal CCPA tier caps support withholding at 50, 55, 60, or 65 percent of disposable earnings.
What is disposable earnings?
Earnings after deductions required by law, not every voluntary deduction.
When does the extra five percent apply?
When withholding includes arrears for a period more than 12 weeks before the workweek.
Does the maximum equal the order?
No. It is only a ceiling; the withholding order specifies the amount due.
Can withholding include arrears?
Yes. Nevada law provides for current support and additional amounts toward arrears, subject to the ceiling.
Does withholding require delinquency?
No. Support orders commonly use immediate income withholding.
Official sources
Official sources last verified: .
- NRS Chapter 31A, income withholding for support
Nevada Legislature 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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