Check your Income Management and BasicsCard balance
You can check the balance of your Income Management account and BasicsCard many ways.
Income test for JobSeeker Payment
Your or your partner’s income can reduce how much we pay you.
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.
Real estate income
This is lease or rent money you get from a property you own. It counts in your income test.
Demerits and penalties for not meeting mutual obligation or participation requirements
Job seekers could get demerits and financial penalties for not meeting mutual obligation or participation requirements.
What your commitments are to get JobSeeker Payment
There are things you must do to keep getting your JobSeeker Payment.
Annual parental income reassessment
If you’re dependent and get Youth Allowance or ABSTUDY, we may need your parents’ or guardians’ income details each year.
How to apply to transfer to Age Pension
If you already get an eligible payment, we’ll invite you to apply to transfer to Age Pension. This will be 13 weeks before you reach Age Pension age.
Real estate details form (MOD R)
Use this form to let us know your share of a property's asset value and income.
Who can get Rent Assistance
You can get Rent Assistance if you get an eligible payment and your eligible accommodation costs are over a certain amount.