Mississippi calculates child support as a percentage of adjusted gross income under Miss. Code Ann. § 43-19-101, with the statutory presumption applying between $10,000 and $100,000 in annual adjusted gross income. This calculator lets you either estimate the tax deduction or enter an actual withholding figure, since Mississippi’s statute defines adjusted gross income net of taxes.
Key facts
| Model | Percentage of adjusted gross income — Miss. Code Ann. § 43-19-101 |
|---|---|
| Presumption band | $10,000–$100,000 annual AGI |
| Tax deduction | Estimated, or entered as actual withholding |
Custody arrangements covered
- Percentage-of-AGI formula applies to the paying parent within the statutory presumption band
Frequently asked questions
What statute sets Mississippi child support?
Miss. Code Ann. § 43-19-101, which uses a percentage of adjusted gross income.
What is Mississippi’s presumption band?
The statutory percentages presumptively apply between $10,000 and $100,000 in annual adjusted gross income.
How does Mississippi handle taxes in the calculation?
The statute defines adjusted gross income net of taxes; this calculator lets you estimate that deduction or enter your actual withholding.
Is the Mississippi result a guaranteed order?
No — it’s a presumptive estimate under the statute, not a court order or legal advice.
Update history
- — Mississippi went live under Miss. Code Ann. § 43-19-101, applying percentage-of-adjusted-gross-income guidelines within the $10,000–$100,000 annual AGI presumption band; the tax deduction can be estimated or entered as actual withholding.