Child support and your Family Tax Benefit Part A
Any child support you receive can affect how much Family Tax Benefit (FTB) Part A you get.
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 to report when you report income to Centrelink
We need to know the gross employment income you and your partner get so we can pay you the right amount.
Your activity level affects Child Care Subsidy
The hours of subsidised care you can get per fortnight depend on the hours of recognised activities you do.
Residence rules for Child Care Subsidy
To be eligible for Child Care Subsidy you must meet the residence rules.
Residence rules for Family Tax Benefit
To be eligible for Family Tax Benefit Part A and Part B you must meet the residence rules.
Exemptions from the newly arrived resident's waiting period
After you arrive in Australia, there can be a waiting period to get some of our payments and concessions. Find out if you may not have to wait this period.
Your number of children in care can affect your higher Child Care Subsidy
You may get a higher Child Care Subsidy if you have more than one child aged 5 or younger in care.
How to balance your payment for Child Care Subsidy
We compare your income estimate with your actual income at the end of each financial year. This is how we check you got the right amount.
How we use adjusted taxable income
What you claim determines how we work out your adjusted taxable income.