Florida Statute § 61.30 Utility

Florida Child Support Net Income Statutory Deduction Calculator

In Florida child support determinations under Florida Statutes § 61.30, support obligations are based upon monthly net income. Monthly net income is calculated by taking gross monthly income and subtracting strictly enumerated statutory deductions.

Fla. Stat. § 61.30(3) Allowable Deductions: "(a) Federal, state, and local income tax deductions...
(b) Federal insurance contributions (FICA) or self-employment tax...
(c) Mandatory union dues.
(d) Mandatory retirement payments.
(e) Health insurance payments, excluding payments for coverage of the minor child.
(f) Court-ordered support for other children actually paid."

Monthly Net Income Calculator

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Non-Deductible Items Under § 61.30

Many litigants mistakenly deduct voluntary expenses on Section II of their financial affidavit. Florida law explicitly disallows the following from reducing guideline net income:

Voluntary 401(k) / IRA Contributions: Only mandatory state pension or employer-mandated retirement deductions are allowable.
Life Insurance & Disability Premiums: Even if payroll-deducted, voluntary disability or life insurance does not reduce statutory net income.
Voluntary Charitable Contributions: Discretionary contributions cannot be deducted for child support calculations.
Consumer Debt Payments: Credit card payments, personal loan installments, and car notes are living expenses (Section III), not statutory deductions (Section II).