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.
Advance payment
You may get part of your income support payment or Family Tax Benefit (Part A) early. This is an advance payment. You pay it back later out of your payments from us.
Family Tax Benefit Part B payment rates
The amount of Family Tax Benefit (FTB) Part B we’ll pay you depends on the age of your youngest child and your income.
Who can get Family Tax Benefit
You need to meet eligibility requirements to get Family Tax Benefit (FTB).
Income and assets tests for Parenting Payment
The amount of Parenting Payment you can get depends on your income and assets as well as your partner’s, if you have one.
How to claim Child Care Subsidy
Complete the following steps to apply for Child Care Subsidy (CCS). Before you start, check if you can get it.
Your income can affect Child Care Subsidy
The Child Care Subsidy percentage you’re entitled to depends on your family’s income.
Paying tax on a Centrelink payment
You may have to pay income tax on your taxable Centrelink payments.
Balancing dates if you were single and got income support
If you were single and got an income support payment for the entire financial year, we may balance your Family Tax Benefit (FTB) without you doing anything.
How much Parenting Payment you can get
How much Parenting Payment you can get depends on your and your partner’s circumstances.