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Last Updated: 2023-06-23
Record a Support Order (USA)

Record a Support Order (USA)

Record a support order or support order (lump sum) to begin automatic deductions during payroll processing.
  1. Access the
    Record US Withholding Order for Worker
     task.
  2. Enter the
    Worker
     name and select the
    Support Order (USA)
     or
    Support Order (Lump Sum) (USA)
    Order Type
    .
    For a non-lump sum order, confirm that the
    Original Order
     check box is selected.
    Workday dynamically displays the fields required for this type of withholding order.
  3. Complete the
    Order Info
     fields on the right side of the page. Some of these fields are unique to support orders. As you complete this step, consider:
    Option Description
    Issued In
    Select the state that issued the order.
    Override Withholding Order Rule
    Use this field to override the Workday default tax authority and rule for an individual employee. Workday calculates these withholding order deduction criteria based on that rule:
    • Deduction priority.
    • Disposable earnings.
    • Frequency conversion factor.
    • Maximum amount to withhold.
    Payroll Tax Authority Used
    Displays the Workday-assigned Payroll Tax Authority.
    County FIPS Code
    Used in processing electronic income withholding orders (eIWOs).
    Deduction Recipient
    Select the third-party recipient of the withholding deduction. If the deduction recipient isn't set up in Workday, select
    Create
     to add the recipient.
    Originating Entity
    Agency or court that issued the withholding order.
    Custodial Party Name
    Enter the name of the person who has custody of the children, as shown on the order.
    Remittance ID Override
    Enter if the remittance ID differs from the case number.
    Support Second Family
    Workday uses this field to define disposable earnings limits.
    Memo
    For information only. Use this field to document additional details for this IWO.
  4. Enter details from the support order in the
    Children Supported
     section.
  5. Enter details from the support order on the
    Order Details
     tab.
  6. On the
    Attachments
     tab, select relevant attachments.
Amend a Support Order (USA)
Create ID Definitions and Sequence Generators
FAQ: Withholding Orders (USA)
Reference: Edit Tenant Setup - Payroll