Family Tax Benefit when your child is 16 to 19 and stops full time study or school
If your child turns 16 and stops studying full time or going to school after they turn 16, your Family Tax Benefit (FTB) may change.
Time limits for submitting lump sum claims and confirming income for Family Tax Benefit
You have 12 months from the end of the financial year to confirm your family income for Family Tax Benefit (FTB) or claim FTB as a lump sum.
Income maintenance period
This waiting period may apply if you or your partner have stopped work and got leave or redundancy payments.
Financial investments
The value of your financial investments counts in the assets test and income test for payments from us.
Healthy Start for School health check
If your child is turning 4, they may need to have a health check. If they don’t, your Family Tax Benefit (FTB) Part A rate may reduce.
Experiencing exceptional circumstances for Parental Leave Pay
You can get Parental Leave Pay in exceptional circumstances if you’re not the parent or their partner.
As your baby grows
As your baby grows, keep their immunisations up to date. Discuss returning to work with your employer. Tell us if you’re returning to work.
When gifting exceptions apply
We have some exceptions to how we assess gifting.
Finalise your pre-birth claim
We need proof of your child’s birth to finalise any claims you started before your baby arrived.
What can affect your Family Tax Benefit
The amount of Family Tax Benefit you get will depend on your family income and circumstances.