An Illinois Affidavit for Wage Deduction Order is a form used by employers in the state of Illinois to voluntarily deduct wages from an employee's paycheck in order to pay off a debt or other financial obligation. This form must be completed and signed by both the employer and employee before any deductions can be made. The affidavit states the amount to be deducted, the purpose of the deduction, the number of deductions, the frequency of deductions, and the beginning and ending dates of the deductions. There are two types of Illinois Affidavit for Wage Deduction Order: one for court-ordered deductions and one for voluntary deductions. Court-ordered deductions are used when an employer must deduct wages for a court-ordered debt, such as child support. Voluntary deductions are used when an employer and employee agree to have wages deducted for a specific purpose, such as a loan repayment.