Child Support Calculator Self-Employed | ATI Guide
• Updated February 14, 2026
How Self-Employed Income is Calculated
Services Australia uses your Adjusted Taxable Income (ATI), not your net business profit. ATI adds back certain deductions to prevent parents from artificially reducing child support. Learn more in our detailed guide on router.push('/blog/child-support-self-employed')} > child support for self-employed parents
If your current income is significantly different from your last tax return, you can apply for an income estimate:
Common Add-Backs for Self-Employed
The other parent can apply for a router.push('/blog/change-of-assessment-reasons')} > Change of Assessment
Income Estimates for Self-Employed
Example Calculations
Change of Assessment for Self-Employed
Frequently Asked Questions
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