Published: 4 May 2026
Families who get paid Family Tax Benefit (FTB) and Child Care Subsidy (CCS) need to update their family income estimate so they get the right amount.
Families need to tell us how much they estimate their family income will be for the 2026-27 financial year. This is called their family income estimate.
Their family income estimate for FTB and CCS needs to be as accurate as possible. This is so we pay people the right amount and reduce the risk of them being paid too much and getting a debt.
They can update their income estimate anytime using their Centrelink online account or the Express Plus Centrelink mobile app.
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