Do we set aside an amount for self-support?
Yes. Before child support is worked out, we deduct a self-support amount from each
parent’s adjusted taxable income.
We deduct the self-support amount from your adjusted taxable income to get your
child support income. Your child support assessment is based on your child support
income.
The self-support amount for child support periods that start in 2010 is
$19,618.
This amount is indexed each year and your child support assessment notice will tell
you which self-support amount applies in your case.
The self-support amount that applies to your child support assessment is noted on
your child support assessment notice.