Keep your SmartCard safe to protect your money
If you have a SmartCard, make sure to always keep it in a safe place. Follow our other tips to help protect your money.
Claim Assistance for Isolated Children for the 2026 school year
The Assistance for Isolated Children Scheme (AIC) helps families get allowances for students who can’t attend a local state school due to geographical isolation, disability or special needs.
Check your Family Tax Benefit balancing progress online
We balance your Family Tax Benefit (FTB) after you and your partner have lodged your tax return or confirmed your income with us.
Student Start-up Loan (SSL) applications are now open for July-December 2026
Students, you can apply for a SSL now. You can take out this loan up to twice a year if you’re getting an eligible student payment.
Get free help with your tax return
If you’re eligible, the ATO has a free program to help you prepare and lodge your 2025-26 tax return.
Check your information is pre-filled in ATO myTax before you lodge
Most Centrelink payment information should now be pre-filled in your Australian Taxation Office (ATO) tax return.
Disaster Recovery Allowance for Victoria Bushfires, January 2026 is closing soon
If you were affected by the bushfires in Victoria, claims are open until 21 July 2026 for Disaster Recovery Allowance.
Emergency and disaster payments at tax time
Some emergency and disaster payments are taxable but won’t show on your Centrelink payment summary and won’t be pre-filled in your tax return.
What you need to do if you’re separated and getting Family Tax Benefit
If you get Family Tax Benefit (FTB) Part A and are separated from the other parent, you must take reasonable action to get child support.
Financial information for tax time
Getting ready for tax time doesn't have to be overwhelming. Join our live Financial Information Service (FIS) webinar to learn what you need to know at tax time.