You are legally obligated to withhold the amount ordered by the court. The employee will still be responsible for any difference between the CCPA limitations and the court orders and may voluntarily agree to have the full amount withheld. Disposable income is that part of the earnings of the employee remaining after deduction of federal, state, and local withholding taxes, and Social Security taxes. Back to Employers' Guide menu page Employee with Multiple Support Withholdings You are legally obligated to withhold the amount ordered by the court. Your employee will still be responsible for any difference between the CCPA limitations and the court orders and may voluntarily agree to have the full amount withheld.
CCPA limitations are a percentage of an employee's disposable income.