Md. Code Regs. 07.03.17.35

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 22, November 1, 2024

Section 07.03.17.35 - Child Support Deduction

A. A household member who has verification of having made legally obligated child support payments to or for an individual living outside the household is allowed a deduction.

B. To be entitled to the deduction, the household member shall:

(1) Have a legal obligation to pay; and

(2) Make payments.

C. The child support deduction includes:

(1) Anticipated payments that the household member will pay during the certification period;

(2) Third-party payments by the household on behalf of the nonhousehold member in accordance with a support order;

(3) Legally obligated payments by the household to obtain health insurance for the child; and

(4) Arrearages if the payments are anticipated to continue during the certification period.

D. Alimony payments to or for a nonhousehold member may not be included as a child support deduction.

Md. Code Regs. 07.03.17.35

Regulations .35 adopted effective December 25, 2000 (27:25 Md. R. 2280)