Supporting documents for Age Pension
When claiming Age Pension, we’ll ask you for some supporting documents to support your claim for Age Pension.
Paying tax on a Centrelink payment
You may have to pay income tax on your taxable Centrelink payments.
Payments while outside Australia
To get your payment or concession card while outside Australia, you must continue to meet the qualification rules at all times.
How gifting can affect your payment
If you or your partner gift money, income or assets, we may assess it in your income and assets tests.
Payment schedule and rates for people outside Australia
We’ll pay your pension differently if you live outside Australia on a permanent or long term basis.
Income test for Age Pension
Your income can reduce how much Age Pension we pay you. We use the pension income test to assess Age Pension.
Age Pension payments, concessions and support
There are other payments, concessions and help available for people who get Age Pension.
Taxable Centrelink payments
If you get a taxable Centrelink payment, you may need to lodge a tax return at the end of the tax year.
Accessing our services
We have resources to help you use and manage our services. Find information in your language, news, forms, community groups and self-service options.
Income support payment
An income support payment is a regular payment that helps you with living costs.