Family Tax Benefit Part A payment rates
The amount of Family Tax Benefit (FTB) Part A we’ll pay you depends on your situation.
Principal carer rules for Parenting Payment
To get Parenting Payment you must be the main carer of a young child or children.
Paying tax on a Centrelink payment
You may have to pay income tax on your taxable Centrelink payments.
Balancing your family assistance payments
After the financial year ends, we balance your payments to make sure you got the right amount.
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.
What are immunisation requirements
Your child must meet immunisation requirements if you get Family Tax Benefit (FTB) Part A or child care fee assistance.
How to balance your payment for Family Tax Benefit
We compare your income estimate with your actual income at the end of each financial year. This is how we check you got the right amount.
What happens when your child turns 14
When your child turns 14, they can get their immunisation history statement. They can also register a bank account with Medicare.
Advising non-lodgement of a tax return
If you got Family Tax Benefit (FTB) or Child Care Subsidy (CCS) and you or your partner don’t need to lodge a tax return, you need to tell us and confirm your family income.
Claim for a Health Care Card form (SS050)
Use this form to claim a Low Income Health Care Card or a Health Care Card for a foster child.