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Employees and child support - Tax basics for non-profit organisations |
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Note: This document forms part of our publication Tax basics for non-profit organisations. To view the full publication, click here. |
Sometimes employers are required to deduct money from employees’ pay under the Child Support Scheme.
You do not need to do anything unless you are asked to by the Child Support Agency. If this happens, you will receive an employer package about what to do.
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Child Support deductions Child support deductions are not taxation amounts, so they should not be shown on payment summaries. It is illegal to discriminate against any employee or potential employee because of their child support or maintenance obligations. |
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Contact details for the Child Support Agency (CSA) are:
Ask CSA about CSAonline – a secure internet service available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. For more information view the website or call the employer helpdesk on 1800 637 445. |
Last Modified: Monday, 15 October 2007
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