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.
How much Family Tax Benefit you can get
How much Family Tax Benefit (FTB) you may get.
What adjusted taxable income is
We use your adjusted taxable income to work out your eligibility for some payments, concessions or services.
Who can get Family Tax Benefit
You need to meet eligibility requirements to get Family Tax Benefit (FTB).
Crisis and other help
We can help if you’re in severe financial hardship, recovering from a disaster, or need special assistance.
Income and assets tests for Parenting Payment
The amount of Parenting Payment you can get depends on your income and assets as well as your partner’s, if you have one.
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.
How to prove your identity with Centrelink
You need to prove your identity before you claim a payment or service.
Employment Separation Certificate form (SU001)
You can ask your previous employer to use this form to certify important employment information about you.
Before the birth of your baby
There’s a lot of information about payments and services available to help you raise your child or children.