How to balance your payment for Family Tax Benefit
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.
Details of income stream product form (SA330)
Use this form to give us information about your income stream, so we can calculate your payment.
Setting up online accounts for Centrelink
To do your business with us, create a myGov account and link it to Centrelink.
Weekly payment option
Some people can get income support payments paid each week instead of each fortnight.
How to report your income to Centrelink
You can report your employment income in different ways.
Income from self employment
If you’re self employed you need to tell us about your business income. This is so we can pay you the right amount. You also need to tell us if this changes.
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.
Time limits for submitting lump sum claims and confirming income for Family Tax Benefit
You have one year from the end of the financial year to confirm your family income for Family Tax Benefit (FTB) or claim FTB as a lump sum.
Payment schedule and rates for people outside Australia
We’ll pay your pension differently if you live outside Australia on a permanent or long term basis.
How much you can gift
Your payment may be affected if you gift more than the value of the gifting free area each year.