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1.1.F.20 Formula assessment

Definition

A formula assessment is a type of child support assessment where the rate of child support payable is calculated using one of the child support formulas (1.1.C.110) in the CSA Act. A formula assessment is an administrative assessment (1.1.A.30).

Act reference: CSA Act Part 5 Division 2—The formulas

Policy reference: CS Guide 2.4 Formula assessment, 1.1.C.60 Child support, 1.1.C.70 Child support assessment

 

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