Financial investments
The value of your financial investments counts in the assets test and income test for payments from us.
Family Tax Benefit when your child is 16 to 19 and stops full time study or school
If your child turns 16 and stops studying full time or going to school after they turn 16, your Family Tax Benefit (FTB) may change.
Income test for Family Tax Benefit Part B
Family Tax Benefit (FTB) Part B is for single parents or carers and some couples who meet a 2 part income test.
How much you can gift
Your payment may be affected if you gift more than the value of the gifting free area each year.
Supporting documents for Family Tax Benefit claims
You’ll need some information to start your claim for Family Tax Benefit. Once you’ve submitted your claim, you’ll also need to provide supporting documents.
What the Student Start up Loan is
The Student Start-up Loan is a voluntary $1,321 loan for eligible students who get Youth Allowance, Austudy or ABSTUDY Living Allowance.
Income from outside Australia
Income you get from outside Australia can count in your income test.
Real estate income
This is lease or rent money you get from a property you own. It counts in your income test.
Profit and Loss Statement form (SU580)
Use this form if you are a sole trader, subcontractor or a partner in a partnership that has started new employment or a new business.
What gifts we include in income and assets tests
We may include your gift if you give away, sell or transfer it for less than its market value.