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What to report when you report income to Centrelink

We need to know the gross employment income you and your partner get so we can pay you the right amount.

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  2. Gifting

When gifting exceptions apply

We have some exceptions to how we assess gifting.

  1. Financial Information Service
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Financial Information Service Officers

Our Financial Information Service Officers can help you plan for your future financial needs.

Proving your identity in person for a Centrelink payment

How to prove who you are in person at a service centre.

  1. What FIS information you can watch online
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FIS inheritance video

Watch this video to learn about how FIS can help you if you get an inheritance.

Study loads for Austudy and Youth Allowance

Most people need to study full time to get Austudy or Youth Allowance. To work out if you’re a full time student you need to know your study load.

Vocational Education and Training - VET Student Loans

Eligible students can get a VET Student Loan (VSL) to access higher level VET qualifications.

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FIS retirement information online

We have information online to help you understand retirement.

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.

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.

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