Supporting documents for Family Tax Benefit claims
You’ll need some information to start your claim for Family Tax Benefit. Once you’ve submitted your claim, you’ll also need to provide supporting documents.
Support for grandparent carers
If you’re a grandparent providing ongoing care for your grandchild, there’s support and payments available to help you.
Balancing your family assistance payments
After the financial year ends, we balance your payments to make sure you got the right amount.
Income test for Family Tax Benefit Part B
Family Tax Benefit (FTB) Part B is for single parents or carers and some couples who meet a 2 part income test.
Principal carer rules for Parenting Payment
To get Parenting Payment you must be the main carer of a young child or children.
The Temporary Financial Hardship additional child care subsidy
You need to meet certain criteria to be eligible for Additional Child Care Subsidy Temporary Financial Hardship.
Who can get Parenting Payment
You must meet certain criteria to get Parenting Payment.
How to claim Parenting Payment
Complete the following steps to claim Parenting Payment.
Time limits for submitting lump sum claims and confirming income for Family Tax Benefit
You have 12 months from the end of the financial year to confirm your family income for Family Tax Benefit (FTB) or claim FTB as a lump sum.
Unreasonable to live at home statement by parents or guardians form (SY016)
Use this form if your child has applied as an independent person for Youth Allowance or ABSTUDY under the unreasonable to live at home guidelines.