Find out how much can legally be taken from your paycheck. Calculate federal CCPA limits for consumer debt, child support, and taxes.
Calculate Your Limit25%
Max for Consumer Debt
50-65%
Max for Child Support
15%
Max for Student Loans
10M
Workers Garnished
Credit cards, medical bills, loans
Max: 25% of disposable
Court-ordered family support
Max: 50-65%
Unpaid federal taxes
Based on exempt amount
Defaulted federal loans
Max: 15% of disposable
The Consumer Credit Protection Act (CCPA) Title III limits how much can be garnished from your paycheck. You're protected from having your entire check taken.
Protected Weekly Amount
$217.5
30× federal minimum wage
Maximum Garnishment
25%
of disposable earnings
Calculate how much of your paycheck is protected under federal law.
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