How to report your income to Centrelink
You can report your employment income in different ways.
Residence rules for a child support assessment
We can make a child support assessment if at least one parent lives in Australia.
Reciprocating jurisdictions and residency for child support
We have arrangements for child support with a number of countries. We call these reciprocating jurisdictions.
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.
Income from employment
If you or your partner get income from employment you need to tell us. This is so we can pay you the right amount.
Residence rules for a Low Income Health Care Card
To be eligible for a Low Income Health Care Card you must meet the residence rules.
Concession and health care cards
Concession and health care cards can get you cheaper health services and medicines.
Income from self employment
If you’re self employed you need to tell us about your business income. This is so we can pay you the right amount. You also need to tell us if this changes.
Employment income reporting
We need to know the gross employment income you and your partner get so we can pay you the right amount.
Funeral bonds and prepaid funerals
Funeral costs you pay for in advance normally don’t count in your assets test for payments from us. There are some exceptions.