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 work out your payment rate.
Authorising a person or organisation to enquire or act on your behalf form (SS313)
Use this form to authorise a person or organisation in Australia to be your nominee so they can enquire or act on your behalf with Centrelink.
Principal carer rules for Parenting Payment
To get Parenting Payment you must be the main carer of a young child or children.
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.
Paying tax on a Centrelink payment
You may have to pay income tax on your taxable Centrelink payments.
Family Tax Benefit Part A eligibility
We pay Family Tax Benefit (FTB) Part A per child. The amount we pay you depends on your family’s circumstances.
Supporting documents for your Centrelink claim
When you claim a payment or service, we’ll ask you for some documents to support your claim.
What Centrepay is
Centrepay is a voluntary service which is free for Centrelink customers. You can use Centrepay to arrange regular deductions from your Centrelink payment.
Residence descriptions
You usually need to be an Australian resident or hold a specific visa type to get a Centrelink payment or concession card.
Proving your identity online for Centrelink
How to prove who you are to Centrelink online.