Family Tax Benefit Part B eligibility
We may pay you Family Tax Benefit (FTB) Part B if you’re a single parent, a grandparent carer, or if you’re a member of a couple with one main income.
How to report your income to Centrelink
You can report your employment income in different ways.
Details of your child’s care arrangements form (FA012)
Use this form to provide information about your child’s care arrangements.
New Zealand citizens claiming payments in Australia
If you’re a New Zealand citizen living in Australia you may be eligible to get Centrelink payments or concession cards.
Proving your identity over the phone with Centrelink
How to prove who you are over the phone.
Paying tax on a Centrelink payment
You may have to pay income tax on your taxable Centrelink payments.
How to claim Child Care Subsidy
Complete the following steps to apply for Child Care Subsidy (CCS). Before you start, check if you can get it.
Gifting
If you give away your income or assets, they may still count towards your income and assets tests. This also applies if you sell them for less than they’re worth.
Recognised activities for Child Care Subsidy
You need to do a recognised activity to get Child Care Subsidy.
Healthy Start for School health check
If your child is turning 4, they may need to have a health check. If they don’t, your Family Tax Benefit (FTB) Part A rate may reduce.