Income
Most types of income count in your income test. We use this and your assets test to assess if you can get a payment, and to calculate your rate of payment.
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.
How much Family Tax Benefit you can get
How much Family Tax Benefit (FTB) you may get.
Income and assets tests for Parenting Payment
You must meet the income and assets tests to get Parenting Payment. The amount you get depends on your income and assets.
Asset types
Assets are property or items you or your partner own in full or part, or have an interest in. They can affect your payment.
Paying tax on a Centrelink payment
You may have to pay income tax on your taxable Centrelink payments.
Employment Separation Certificate form (SU001)
You can ask your previous employer to use this form to certify important employment information about you.
How to prove your identity with Centrelink
You need to prove your identity before you claim a payment or service.
Who can get Family Tax Benefit
You need to meet eligibility requirements to get Family Tax Benefit (FTB).
Residence descriptions
You usually need to be an Australian resident or hold a specific visa type to get a Centrelink payment or concession card.