Proving your identity online for Centrelink
How to prove who you are to Centrelink online.
Sole trader or partnership income
Business income is counted in the income test.
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.
What adjusted taxable income is
We use your adjusted taxable income to work out your eligibility for some payments, concessions or services.
Asset hardship provisions
We may stop, reject or reduce your payment because of the assets test. If this is the case, you may be able to apply under the asset hardship provisions.
Your family income estimate for family assistance payments
We use your family income estimate to work out how much family assistance to pay you. This includes Family Tax Benefit (FTB) and Child Care Subsidy (CCS).
Financial Information Service live webinars
We have free webinars to help you understand your finances.
Real estate assets
Information about how real estate assets affect your payment under the assets test.
Income streams
These are regular payments made from your superannuation fund or purchased using either superannuation money or savings.
Payments while outside Australia
To get your payment or concession card while outside Australia, you must continue to meet the qualification rules at all times.