Reviewed for current 2026 law
Vermont Child Support Arrears Calculator
Model Vermont’s noncompounding statutory surcharge.
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arrears calculator
Estimated arrears with interest: $5,003.00
Interest of $3.00 at 0.06% simple per year (15 V.S.A. § 606(d)).
| Line item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Arrears principal15 V.S.A. § 606 — child-support surcharge (Vermont General Assembly) | $5,000.00 |
| Simple interest at 0.06% per year for 12 month(s) (15 V.S.A. § 606(d))Vermont imposes a child-support surcharge in lieu of interest at 0.5% monthly / 6% annually, without compounding. The statute deems the surcharge principal for payment allocation.15 V.S.A. § 606 — child-support surcharge (Vermont General Assembly) | $3.00 |
| Arrears principal plus interest15 V.S.A. § 606 — child-support surcharge (Vermont General Assembly) | $5,003.00 |
Assumptions
- Accrual period expressed as 12 month(s); partial months prorate.
Estimate only. The court or state agency calculation controls.
Vermont arrears interest under 15 V.S.A. § 606(d); rules last reviewed 2026-08-10.
Vermont calls it a surcharge, not interest
Section 606 imposes 0.5% monthly or 6% annual simple surcharge on past-due support.
The surcharge does not compound and follows current support and principal arrears in payment priority.
Treat this as a level-balance projection
A real ledger assesses monthly and reflects payments and changing principal.
What this estimate includes
- Simple 6% projection
What it leaves out
- Monthly ledger timing
- Payments and credits
- Court discharge of surcharge
Vermont arrears calculator FAQs
Is the rate 12%?
No; it changed to 6% beginning in 2012.
Does it compound?
No.
Is it legally called interest?
No; it is a surcharge in lieu of interest.
Can a court discharge it?
Yes, in the interests of justice under the statutory standard.
How are payments allocated?
Current support, then arrears, then surcharge arrears.
Is this an official payoff?
No.
Official sources
Official sources last verified: .
- 15 V.S.A. § 606 — child-support surcharge
Vermont General Assembly Last checked
Changelog: page reviewed . Material changes appear in the update log.