Family Tax Benefit Part A eligibility
We pay Family Tax Benefit (FTB) Part A per child. The amount we pay you depends on your family’s circumstances.
Income
Most types of income count in your income test. We use this and your assets test to assess if you can get a payment, and to calculate your rate of payment.
Explanation or formal review of a decision form (SS351)
Use this form to ask for an explanation or formal review of a decision.
Residence descriptions
You usually need to be an Australian resident or hold a specific visa type to get a Centrelink payment or concession card.
How much you can gift
Your payment may be affected if you gift more than the value of the gifting free area each year.
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.
Assets test for allowances
We use the assets test to help us work out if you can be paid an allowance and how much you'll get.
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.
Family Tax Benefit Part A payment rates
The amount of Family Tax Benefit Part A we’ll pay you depends on your situation.
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.