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Step 1 of 7: Income

Step 2: Deductions

Enter monthly deductions for both parents. Per the guidelines, these are subtracted from gross income to determine net income. State and local income tax deductions apply where applicable.

Parent A Net Income
$0.00
Gross: $0.00 − Deductions: $0.00
Parent B Net Income
$0.00
Gross: $0.00 − Deductions: $0.00

Parent A

Enter monthly deduction amounts. These are subtracted from gross income to determine net income.

Monthly Allowable Deductions CPI Deductions (DRL §236-B(5-a)(b))

Monthly federal income tax withheld from your paycheck. Use your actual withholding — check your pay stub or W-2.

Monthly state income tax withheld from your paycheck. Use your actual withholding — check your pay stub or W-2.

Local/city income tax, if applicable. Enter any local income tax withheld.

Social Security (6.2%) and Medicare (1.45%) taxes — total 7.65% for W-2 employees. Self-employed individuals pay 15.3% (the full FICA rate including the employer portion).

Mandatory union dues required as a condition of employment. Voluntary union memberships are not deductible.

Employer-required retirement or pension contributions. Voluntary 401(k) contributions are NOT deductible — only mandatory pension contributions.

Monthly health insurance premium for this parent only. Do NOT include premiums for children — those are added separately in the Children step.

Court-ordered child support actually being paid for other children from a different relationship. Must be currently in effect and actually paid.

Court-ordered alimony or spousal support actually being paid to a former or current spouse. Must be from a court order.

Total Monthly Deductions$0.00

Parent B

Enter monthly deduction amounts. These are subtracted from gross income to determine net income.

Monthly Allowable Deductions CPI Deductions (DRL §236-B(5-a)(b))

Monthly federal income tax withheld from your paycheck. Use your actual withholding — check your pay stub or W-2.

Monthly state income tax withheld from your paycheck. Use your actual withholding — check your pay stub or W-2.

Local/city income tax, if applicable. Enter any local income tax withheld.

Social Security (6.2%) and Medicare (1.45%) taxes — total 7.65% for W-2 employees. Self-employed individuals pay 15.3% (the full FICA rate including the employer portion).

Mandatory union dues required as a condition of employment. Voluntary union memberships are not deductible.

Employer-required retirement or pension contributions. Voluntary 401(k) contributions are NOT deductible — only mandatory pension contributions.

Monthly health insurance premium for this parent only. Do NOT include premiums for children — those are added separately in the Children step.

Court-ordered child support actually being paid for other children from a different relationship. Must be currently in effect and actually paid.

Court-ordered alimony or spousal support actually being paid to a former or current spouse. Must be from a court order.

Total Monthly Deductions$0.00