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.
How much Age Pension you can get
We use income and assets tests to work out how much Age Pension you get.
Transfer to Age Pension
If you’re Age Pension age and get an eligible payment, you can apply to transfer to Age Pension.
Centrelink online account help - Manage your advance payments
Instructions on how to repay or adjust your advance payments using your Centrelink online account.
Lump sums while on income support
A lump sum is a one-off amount of money. They can count in your income test and may affect your payment from us.
Deeming
Deeming rules are used to work out income from your financial assets. We add this to your other income and apply the income test to determine your payment rate.
Prepare to transfer to Age Pension if you get Disability Support Pension
If you get Disability Support Pension and you're Age Pension age, you can apply to transfer to Age Pension.
How much Parenting Payment you can get
How much Parenting Payment you can get depends on your and your partner’s circumstances.
Report fraud
If you suspect someone may be committing fraud against Medicare, Centrelink or Child Support, you should report it.
Upload your Centrelink documents online
You can securely upload an image of your Centrelink form or other documents online.