It’s time to estimate your 2026-27 family income

Published: 18 May 2026

You need to estimate your family income, so we pay you the right amount of Family Tax Benefit (FTB) and Child Care Subsidy (CCS).

If you get FTB or CCS, you need to tell us how much you estimate your income will be for the 2026–27 financial year. If you have a partner, we need their income too. We call this your family income estimate.

Your family income estimate needs to be as accurate as possible. This is so we pay you the right amount. It also reduces the risk of you being paid too much and getting a debt.

You can update your family income estimate anytime your circumstances change, using your Centrelink online account or the Express Plus Centrelink mobile app.

Page last updated: 18 May 2026.
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