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South Dakota Support Withholding Calculator

Estimate the maximum payroll withholding permitted for support.

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Earnings

Weekly pay left after deductions required by law, such as taxes (15 U.S.C. 1672). Voluntary deductions still count as disposable.

Situation
Does the paying parent support another spouse or dependent child?
Do the arrears cover a period more than 12 weeks ago?

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)).

How this limit was computed
Line itemAmount
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 SDCL § 25-7A-32; 15 U.S.C. § 1673(b). Rules last reviewed 2026-08-09.

Disposable earnings determine the cap

South Dakota withholding orders operate within federal support limits.

The CCPA tier changes with another supported family and whether arrears exceed 12 weeks.

Federal range
50%-65%source
State authority
SDCL § 25-7A-32source

Apply the facts for the pay period

Start with earnings after legally required deductions.

What this estimate includes

  • CCPA ceiling

What it leaves out

  • Multi-order allocation
  • Employer fees

South Dakota withholding calculator FAQs

Is the maximum always 65%?

No.

Does another family change the tier?

Yes.

Do old arrears change it?

More than 12 weeks can add five points.

Is the cap the order amount?

No.

What earnings figure is used?

Disposable earnings.

Is this legal advice?

No.

Official sources

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