Calculation garnishment 2026

1. Click ‘Get Form’ to open the calculation garnishment document in the editor.
2. In section 1(a), select the pay period of the judgment debtor (weekly, biweekly, etc.). If 'other', provide a description.
3. Enter the start date of the current pay period in section 1(b) and the end date in section 1(c).
4. Input gross earnings for the entire pay period in section 2(a).
5. Calculate deductions as required by law in section 2(b), including federal income tax, F.I.C.A., and state income tax withholding. Sum these amounts.
6. Determine net earnings by subtracting total deductions from gross earnings in section 2(c).
7. If applicable, enter maximum allowable percentage for child support garnishment in section 3(a) and actual percentage withheld in section 3(b).
8. Subtract the actual percentage from the maximum allowable percentage in section 3(c) and enter it.
9. In section 3(d), enter the lesser of 25% or line 3(c).
10. Multiply this percentage by net earnings from line 2(c) and enter it in line 4.
11. Calculate federal minimum wage based on your pay period type and enter it in line 5(a). Subtract this from line 2(c) to get line 5(b).
12. Finally, enter the smaller amount between lines 4 and 5(b) on line 6. Ensure you send your check along with a copy of your answer to the appropriate party.

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