What the Financial Information Service is
The Financial Information Service helps you make informed decisions about your finances.
Paying tax on a Centrelink payment
You may have to pay income tax on your taxable Centrelink payments.
New Zealand citizens claiming payments in Australia
If you’re a New Zealand citizen living in Australia you may be eligible to get Centrelink payments or concession cards.
Payments while outside Australia
To get your payment or concession card while outside Australia, you must continue to meet the qualification rules at all times.
Setting up online accounts for Centrelink
To do your business with us, create a myGov account and link it to Centrelink.
How much Crisis Payment for Extreme Circumstances Family and Domestic Violence you can get
You can get this Crisis Payment once per incident or circumstance.
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.
Mutual obligation requirements
Mutual obligation requirements are tasks and activities you agree to do while you get some payments from us. Penalties may apply if you don’t meet them.
When gifting exceptions apply
We have some exceptions to how we assess gifting.
Lump sums while on income support
A lump sum is a one-off amount of money. They can count in your income test and may affect your payment from us.