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.
How Grandparent Advisers can help
Grandparent, Foster and Kinship Carer Advisers can help you and your family while you adjust to your change in circumstances.
Time limits for confirming income for Child Care Subsidy
When you get Child Care Subsidy (CCS) you must confirm your family’s income after the end of each financial year. There are time limits for how long you have to do this.
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.
Severe financial hardship provisions
We may reduce or waive your waiting period for a payment if you meet the severe financial hardship provisions.
Private trusts and companies
If you’re part of a private trust or company, we need to know your share of the income and assets.
What families need to do at tax time
You can use our tax time tool if you got Family Tax Benefit, Child Care Subsidy or had a child support assessment in the last financial year.
Asset hardship provisions
We may stop, reject or reduce your payment because of the assets test. If this is the case, you may be able to apply under the asset hardship provisions.
Objecting to a Child Support decision form (CS1893)
Use this form to object to a child support decision we made that you disagree with.
How much Single Income Family Supplement you can get
How much Single Income Family Supplement (SIFS) you can receive depends on your situation.