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1.1.S.20 Self-support amount

Definition

The self-support amount is a component of child support income (1.1.C.120) and is the amount that is deducted from the parent's (1.1.P.10) ATI (1.1.A.20) for their own support. The self-support amount is the same for both parents in an assessment.

The self-support amount is worked out as follows:

  • ⅓ × Annualised MTAWE figure for the relevant June quarter

The annual value of the self-support amount is included in the table of basic values in 2.4.2. The self-support amount is updated each year on 1 January.

Act reference: CSA Act section 5(1)-‘self-support amount’, section 45 Working out the self-support amount

Policy reference: CS Guide 2.4.2 Formula tables & values, 2.4.4 Income, 1.1.A.80 Annualised MTAWE figure

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