Most useful information for Separated parents

Setting up online accounts for Centrelink

To do your business with us, create a myGov account and link it to Centrelink.

What adjusted taxable income is

We use your adjusted taxable income to work out your eligibility for some payments, concessions or services.

1. Top payments
2. Parenting Payment

How much Parenting Payment you can get

How much Parenting Payment you can get depends on your and your partner’s circumstances.

Mutual obligation requirements if you’re 55 or older

Find out about your mutual obligation requirements if you’re 55 and over.

1. Family Tax Benefit
2. How much you can get

Family Tax Benefit Part A payment rates

The amount of Family Tax Benefit (FTB) Part A we’ll pay you depends on your situation.

1. Asset types
2. Gifting

How much you can gift

Your payment may be affected if you gift more than the value of the gifting free area each year.

Paying tax on a Centrelink payment

You may have to pay income tax on your taxable Centrelink payments.

1. Report your income
2. Employment income reporting

How to report your income to Centrelink

You can report your employment income in different ways.

1. Financial Information Service
2. What it is

Financial Information Service Officers

Our Financial Information Service Officers can help you plan for your future financial needs.

1. Natural disaster
2. Most useful information

Verification of voluntary work form (SU462)

Job seekers and voluntary work organisations can use this form.