What to do at tax time if you pay or receive child support
You may need to lodge a tax return if you pay or receive child support. Find out how tax time affects child support.
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.
Asset hardship provisions
We may stop, reject or reduce your payment because of the assets test. If this is the case, you may be able to apply under the asset hardship provisions.
What can affect your Family Tax Benefit
The amount of Family Tax Benefit you get will depend on your family income and circumstances.
Real estate income
This is lease or rent money you get from a property you own. It counts in your income test.
Commonwealth of Australia Statutory Declaration - you are a parent of the children named form (CS4649)
Use this form to make a statutory declaration if you are a parent of the children named in an application for child support.
Child support payments and care arrangements
If care arrangements change it may affect the child support payments you make or get.
Compare your child support collection options
Compare the difference between Child Support Collect and Private Collect and choose how you want to receive child support.
Financial Information Service Officers
Our Financial Information Service Officers can help you plan for your future financial needs.
How to set up your Child Support online account
You can set up and use your Child Support online account through myGov.