Employers can use the OCSS Child Support Portal to notify participating child support agencies about upcoming lump sum payments to employees who owe child support. Lump sum payments are income and can be attached to collect child support. Lump Sum payments include:
- Bonus
- Cash service award
- Commission
- Retroactive pay increase
- Severance
- Sign on bonus
- Vacation pay
Download the Employer Lump Sum Reporting fact sheet (PDF) to learn more.
Lump Sum Reporting Process
Employers use the Lump Sum Reporting application on the Portal to report employees who are eligible to receive lump sum payments. Through the application, employers can notify participating child support agencies about upcoming payments.
Resources:
How do employers register for Lump Sum Reporting?
- Register on the OCSS Child Support Portal for Employers as a new user
- Employers may contact the Employer Services Team at employerportal@acf.hhs.gov for a brief demonstration of the application after successfully registering
What states are using Lump Sum Reporting?
Find out which states use the lump sum reporting application to receive information from employers about parents who owe child support and are eligible to receive a lump sum payment.
State Lump Sum Contacts & Requirements
Some child support agencies have state-specific requirements for lump sum reporting. See the state’s contact information to learn more.