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.
Deeming
Deeming rules are used to work out income from your financial assets. We add this to your other income and apply the income test to determine your payment rate.
Crisis and other help
We can help if you’re in severe financial hardship, recovering from a disaster, or need special assistance.
How much Rent Assistance you can get
The amount of Rent Assistance you can get depends on how much rent you pay.
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.
How to report your income to Centrelink
You can report your employment income in different ways.
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.
Income and assets form (MOD IA)
Use this form if you’re claiming a payment and need to provide information about your income and assets.
Centrelink online account help - Deducting tax from your payment
Instructions on how to add, update or cancel voluntary deductions of tax from your Centrelink payment using your Centrelink online account.
What the Financial Information Service is
The Financial Information Service helps you make informed decisions about your finances.