Assets test for Age Pension
The assets test helps us work out if you can get paid Age Pension. It also affects how much you'll get.
Paying tax on a Centrelink payment
You may have to pay income tax on your taxable Centrelink payments.
myGov help - Link Centrelink to myGov if you have a Customer Reference Number
Instructions on how to link Centrelink to your myGov account if you have a Centrelink Customer Reference Number (CRN).
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.
Rules for caring for multiple people and get Carer Payment
When you care for multiple people there are different rules for Carer Payment
Express Plus mobile apps
Our Express Plus mobile apps let you access your information and complete a range of services using your mobile device. We have apps for Medicare, Centrelink and Child Support.
How gifting can affect your payment
If you or your partner gift money, income or assets, we may assess it in your income and assets tests.
How to get Energy Supplement
You don't need to apply for Energy Supplement. We’ll include it with your regular payment.
Aged care calculation of your cost of care if you get an income support payment
We may have your financial details if you get a relevant income support payment from us or the Department of Veterans’ Affairs.
When and how to tell us about overseas travel if you get Age Pension
When you get Age Pension, you may need to tell us if you’re leaving Australia.