Bonus or Lump Sum Payments FAQs

No, do not deduct child support obligation from bonus pay to make up for a balance the regular withholding may not cover.

Yes, this is a one-time order to deduct from a non-recurring payment your employee may receive. Report lump sum payments prior to payout by contacting Department of Child Support Services at lumpsumresponseteam@dcss.ca.gov or by phone (916) 464-6640.

Note: Current support obligation would not be taken from the lump sum payment unless the payout is included on a regular paycheck and not paid in a separate check. The lump sum amount that is requested is up to 50%.

No, this type of order only serves as a one-time withholding. Report bonus or lump sum payments prior to payout by contacting the Department of Child Support Services at lumpsumresponseteam@dcss.ca.gov or by phone (916) 464-6640.

Lump Sum payments include, but are not limited to:

Bonus pay/Commissions
Severance or buy out payments
Vacation payouts
Dividends/Royalties
Any lump sum settlement (Insurance)
Retroactive earned income
Final/termination payout

A lump sum deduction follows the same rule as the IWO deduction: deduct up to 50%.