What should I do if parenting is exactly 50/50? What is is the Wunsch-Deffler formula?
First, let us note that there is no definitive means of handling 50/50 Shared Parenting in the NJ Guidelines Rule. To specify the Wunsch-Deffler calculation, just go to the Support Data screen, open the section for Children, and check the box to use the Wunsch-Deffler formula. This box is located just under the lines where […]
For New Jersey child support, why are the number of tax allowances on Appendix IX-H or Circular E (W-4) higher than I expect?
You get allowances for the party and for each child. But New Jersey rules add other reasons for allowances as well. These include, for Appendix IX-H: You can see the calculation of number of allowances in detail if you do the following: 1. On the Child Support Data screen, scroll to the Deductions section. 2. […]
For New Jersey child support, which tax calculation method should I use: Appendix IX-H, Circular E (W-4), or actual taxes?
Appendix IX-H and Circular E are tables that give a rough approximation of what taxes will be. The state of New Jersey started using these tables (Appendix IX-H and Circular E) when tax calculations were not available. Today there is no good reason to continue using them. However, the state still does. Our software gives […]
For New Jersey child support, I have entered more than 104 overnights, why is the software not showing shared custody?
There are a couple of possibilities. 1. Household Income test. Most likely, the recipient’s income is not high enough. There are two tests to qualify for shared custody. Number of overnights is the first test. The second test is that the recipient’s income must be over a threshold. This is called the Household Income test. […]
For the New Jersey Case Information Statement, what is the difference between CIS only and CIS, Budgets and Accurate Taxes?
On the New Jersey Case Information Statement, you may make your income entries either of two ways: 1. CIS Only; or 2. CIS, Budgets and Accurate Taxes. The CIS Income completes the CIS only. The Full Income entries are used to calculate child support as well. They also carry to the other calculators and reports, […]
Why is alimony paid to the current spouse not deducted from income for child support purposes?
In the definition of “gross income” in the child support guideline, section 1.A (18), the following is included in gross income: Spousal support received from a person not a party to this order; From this, we conclude that spousal support received from a person who is a party to the order is not included in […]
How can I calculate child support in Illinois when custody is shared exactly equally (50/50)?
For the child support guideline statute that is in effect as of July 1, 2017, shared custody is provided for explicitly, and the software will handle it automatically. You just have to enter an equal number of overnights (182.5) for each party, on the line where you enter each child’s information. The statute in effect […]
When I calculate child support in an actual 50/50 split, I get different numbers depending upon who I list as the parent for custody guidelines.
When you change the overnights from 182 to 183 overnights, the program changes ”Custody for Guidelines” (read as Majority Time Parent) from one parent to the other. In order to keep things consistent tax-wise, it also changes the filing status from Single to Head of Household for the majority time parent, and Head of Household […]
How can I enter footnotes on Form 902b?
Because Form 902b is so compressed, the regular footnotes do not print with that form. In order to enter footnotes on Form 902b, preview the 902b form, and click the [note] link on the line you want to footnote.
How do I select Form 902b?
Click Print Affidavit, and click the link labeled “Change Form Used (902b vs 902c).” Please note that we are not able to provide footnotes for the 902b form, as it is too compressed. If you want to enter footnotes on Form 902b, select that form, click click the link to preview it, then click the […]