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What families need to do at tax time
You can use our tax time tool if you got Family Tax Benefit (FTB), Child Care Subsidy (CCS) or had a child support assessment in the last financial year.
Funeral bonds and prepaid funerals
Funeral costs you pay for in advance normally don’t count in your assets test for payments from us. There are some exceptions.
Paying tax on a Centrelink payment
You may have to pay income tax on your taxable Centrelink payments.
Residence descriptions
You usually need to be an Australian resident or hold a specific visa type to get a Centrelink payment or concession card.
Weekly payment option
Some people can get income support payments paid each week instead of each fortnight.
What are immunisation requirements
Your child must meet immunisation requirements if you get Family Tax Benefit (FTB) Part A or child care fee assistance.
Supporting documents for your Centrelink claim
When you claim a payment or service, we’ll ask you for some documents to support your claim.
- Resources
- Forms
Verification of medical conditions form (SU684)
Use this form to provide details of your medical conditions. We’ll use this information to conduct an Employment Services Assessment.
- Assets test
- Asset types
Asset hardship provisions
We may stop, reject or reduce your payment because of the assets test. If this is the case, you may be able to apply under the asset hardship provisions.
Working Credit
Lets you keep more of your income support payment and benefits if you're working.