Paying tax on a Centrelink payment
You may have to pay income tax on your taxable Centrelink payments.
Scheduled reporting
If you need to report your employment income, it’ll usually be every 14 days, on a date we tell you. We call this scheduled reporting.
Supporting documents for your Centrelink claim
When you claim a payment or service, we’ll ask you for some documents to support your claim.
What to report when you report income to Centrelink
We need to know the gross employment income you and your partner get so we can pay you the right amount.
Income and assets form (SA369)
Use this form if you’re claiming a payment and need to tell us about your income and assets.
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.
Authorising a person or organisation to enquire or act on your behalf form (SS313)
Use this form to authorise a person or organisation in Australia to be your nominee so they can enquire or act on your behalf with Centrelink.
Profit and Loss Statement form (SU580)
Use this form if you are a sole trader, subcontractor or a partner in a partnership that has started new employment or a new business.
Setting up online accounts for Centrelink
To do your business with us, create a myGov account and link it to Centrelink.
How much you can gift
Your payment may be affected if you gift more than the value of the gifting free area each year.