How to report your income to Centrelink
You can report your employment income in different ways.
What adjusted taxable income is
We use your adjusted taxable income to work out your eligibility for some payments, concessions or services.
Authorising a person or organisation to enquire or act on your behalf form (SS313)
Use this form to authorise a person or organisation to be your nominee so they can enquire or act on your behalf with Centrelink.
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.
Income from outside Australia
Income you get from outside Australia can count in your income test.
Recognised activities for Child Care Subsidy
You need to do a recognised activity to get Child Care Subsidy.
Paying tax on a Centrelink payment
You may have to pay income tax on your taxable Centrelink payments.
Concession and health care cards
Concession and health care cards can get you cheaper health services and medicines.
Relationship details - Separated under one roof form (SS293)
Use this form if you’re separated but live under the same roof as your ex-partner. This is so we can assess whether to pay you as a single person or as a member of a couple.
How to prove your identity to Centrelink through myGov
How to prove who you are to Centrelink through myGov using the Centrelink identity verification linking option.