How gifting can affect your payment
If you or your partner gift money, income or assets, we may assess it in your income and assets tests.
Get information about Parenting Payment and Child Support
You may be able to get Parenting Payment and add your baby to a current child support assessment.
Supporting documents for Family Tax Benefit claims
You’ll need some information to start your claim for Family Tax Benefit. Once you’ve submitted your claim, you’ll also need to provide supporting documents.
Income test for Family Tax Benefit Part B
Family Tax Benefit (FTB) Part B is for single parents or carers and some couples who meet a 2 part income test.
Overdrawn bank account
You can get help to access your money if you have an overdrawn bank account.
Family Tax Benefit Part B payment rates
The amount of Family Tax Benefit (FTB) Part B we’ll pay you depends on the age of your youngest child and your income.
Advance payment
You may get part of your income support payment or Family Tax Benefit (Part A) early. This is an advance payment. You pay it back later out of your payments from us.
Child support and your Family Tax Benefit Part A
Any child support you receive can affect how much Family Tax Benefit (FTB) Part A you get.
Superannuation
Superannuation is a long term savings structure to help fund your retirement.
Centrepay goods and services
If you get an eligible Centrelink payment, you can use Centrepay to pay for goods and services from approved businesses.