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Profit and Loss Statement form (SU580)

Use this form if you are a sole trader, subcontractor or a partner in a partnership that has started new employment or a new business.

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Jun 2025

It’s almost tax time - Centrelink payment summaries will be ready soon

In early July your 2024-25 Centrelink payment summary should be available through our online and digital channels.

Real estate income

This is lease or rent money you get from a property you own. It counts in your income test.

  1. Top payments
  2. JobSeeker Payment

When to claim JobSeeker Payment

When you can submit your JobSeeker Payment claim depends on your situation. You may be able to start your claim early.

  1. Assets test
  2. Asset types

Private trusts and companies

If you’re part of a private trust or company, we need to know your share of the income and assets.

When to report your income to Centrelink

If you’re getting an income support payment, we’ll tell you when you need to report any other income you get.

Sole trader or partnership income

Business income is counted in the income test.

How to prove your identity with Centrelink

You need to prove your identity before you claim a payment or service.

  1. Youth Allowance for job seekers
  2. Who can get it

Youth Allowance income and assets tests

We use income and assets tests to check if you can get Youth Allowance and how much you might get.

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