Support for grandparent carers
Extra assistance is available if you’re a grandparent caring for your grandchildren.
Residence rules for Family Tax Benefit
To be eligible for Family Tax Benefit Part A and Part B you must meet the residence rules.
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.
Family Tax Benefit when your child is 16 to 19 or stops studying
When your child turns 16 or stops studying after they turn 16, your Family Tax Benefit (FTB) may change.
Residence rules for Single Income Family Supplement
To be eligible for Single Income Family Supplement you must meet the residence rules.
What families need to do at tax time
You can use our tax time tool if you got Family Tax Benefit, Child Care Subsidy or had a child support assessment in the last financial year.
How much Single Income Family Supplement you can get
How much Single Income Family Supplement (SIFS) you can receive depends on your situation.
What happens when your child turns 19
When your child turns 19, your eligibility for Family Tax Benefit (FTB) stops. There are also some things to know if they start tertiary study.
How Grandparent Advisers can help
Grandparent, Foster and Kinship Carer Advisers can help you and your family while you adjust to your change in circumstances.
Confirm your family income for Family Tax Benefit by 30 June 2025
If you got Family Tax Benefit (FTB) in the 2023-24 financial year, you need to confirm your family income.