The Iowa Child Support Guidelines Worksheet (793.56 KB) is used to calculate the amount of child support that should be paid in Iowa. This worksheet is for use by both parents and/or a court to determine the amount of child support that should be paid. It includes information such as gross income, deductions, and other factors to calculate an appropriate payment amount. The worksheet is broken down into two types: the child support guidelines' worksheet for parents with shared physical care, and the child support guidelines' worksheet for parents with sole physical care. The worksheet is easy to use and can be accessed online.