Reviewed for current 2026 law
Tennessee Child Support Garnishment Calculator
Check the aggregate federal ceiling before allocating withholding orders.
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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 Tenn. Code Ann. § 36-5-501; 15 U.S.C. § 1673. Rules last reviewed 2026-08-10.
The CCPA ceiling controls aggregate withholding
Tennessee employer instructions direct payers to the federal disposable-earnings limits.
The tier depends on other-family support and whether arrears exceed 12 weeks.
Use the employee’s correct tier
Multiple notices share one aggregate ceiling.
What this estimate includes
- Federal maximum withholding
What it leaves out
- Allocation among orders
- Employer fee
- Payroll timing
Tennessee garnishment calculator FAQs
What is the lowest tier?
50%.
What is the highest tier?
65%.
Are gross wages used?
No.
Do multiple orders each get a separate cap?
No.
When do arrears change the tier?
When they exceed 12 weeks.
Is the maximum always withheld?
No.
Official sources
Official sources last verified: .
- Employer FAQs for Income Withholding Orders
Tennessee Department of Human Services 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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