The Illinois Wage Deduction Affidavit, also known as the Wage Reduction Agreement and Illinois Income Withholding for Support, is an official form administered by the Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services (HFS). This form is used when an employee is required to withhold a portion of their wages from their paycheck to pay support in the form of alimony, child support, or other court-ordered payments. The form must be completed and signed by both the employee and their employer in order to legally authorize deductions from the employee's paycheck. The employee must provide their employer with a copy of the completed form. There are two types of Illinois Wage Deduction Affidavit forms: the Wage Reduction Agreement and the Illinois Income Withholding for Support. The Wage Reduction Agreement is used when the employee voluntarily agrees to have their wages withheld for alimony, child support, or other court-ordered payments. The Illinois Income Withholding for Support is used when the employer is mandated by court order to withhold a portion of the employee's wages for support payments.