Time limits for submitting lump sum claims and confirming income for Family Tax Benefit
You have one year from the end of the financial year to confirm your family income for Family Tax Benefit (FTB) or claim FTB as a lump sum.
Pause of requirements
Sometimes there may be a pause of your mutual obligation or participation requirements.
Proving your identity online for Centrelink
How to prove who you are to Centrelink online.
How to manage your Child Care Subsidy
If you get Child Care Subsidy, you are required to keep your information up to date. You can do this by regularly checking your details are correct.
Income from employment
If you or your partner get income from employment you need to tell us. This is so we can pay you the right amount.
When you’ll get your first Parenting Payment
Parenting Payment is a fortnightly payment. We’ll tell you when your first payment is after we approve your claim.
Advising non-lodgement of a tax return
If you got Family Tax Benefit or Child Care Subsidy and you or your partner are not required to lodge a tax return, you need to tell us and confirm your income.
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.
How to manage your Parenting Payment
Your options for Parenting Payment.
When to report your income to Centrelink
If you’re getting an income support payment, we’ll tell you when you need to report any other income you get.