FTB Part A – is paid per-child and the amount paid is based on the family's circumstances. FTB Part B – is paid per-family and gives extra help to single parents and some couple families with one main income.
Family Tax Benefit Part B pays a maximum of $158.34 per fortnight for children under 5, and $110.60 per fortnight for children aged 5 – 18 (the child must be a full-time secondary student if they are aged 16 – 18).
The maximum rate for each child per fortnight is: $189.56 for a child 0 to 12 years. $246.54 for a child 13 to 15 years. $246.54 for a child 16 to 19 years who meets the study requirements.
Both parents may get family payments from us. They may be able to share FTB Part A.
When your child turns 19, your eligibility for Family Tax Benefit (FTB) stops.
When your child completes year 12 or an equivalent qualification, your FTB for that child will stop. When it stops depends on when they completed their study. If they complete year 12 or an equivalent qualification: before November, your FTB will stop 28 days after your child completes their studies.
If you didn't get FTB during the 2019-20 financial year, you can claim it as a lump sum. You can also submit a lump sum claim for Single Income Family Supplement (SIFS). Call the Families line if there are special circumstances stopping you or your partner from doing this before the deadline.
We pay Family Tax Benefit (FTB) Part B per family. We work out your payment rate using your adjusted taxable income and an income test. If you share caring responsibilities for a child, we use your percentage of care to work out your rate. Your payment rate may change if you're a parent returning to work.
The FTB Part A supplement is part of the annual rate of FTB Part A for each FTB child. The current maximum FTB Part A supplement is $781.10. The supplement is only available to an individual after the end of the financial year after FTB has been reconciled.
The main income support payment while you're a young child's main carer. This payment is also for job seekers who are main carers of young children.
You need to claim Family Tax Benefit within 12 months of the end of the financial year you're claiming for.
To get this you must: have a dependent child or full time secondary student aged 16 to 19 who isn't getting a pension, payment or benefit like Youth Allowance. care for the child for at least 35% of the time. meet an income test.
most payments from us - these may still count in the Family Tax Benefit income test. compensation for loss or damage to things you own. child support - this may still affect your Family Tax Benefit Part A. any free board and lodging you get.
The quickest and best way to submit a lump sum claim is online. You can claim using your Centrelink online account through myGov. If you can't start your claim online, you can use the form. Complete the Claim for an annual lump sum payment of FTB for the 2019-20 financial year.
No assets test. Family Tax Benefit Part B also includes the Energy Supplement Part B to provide assistance to meet ongoing household expenses including energy costs (see page 38). A single income family may be eligible for the Single Income Family Supplement (see page 39).
Child benefit is a monthly payment for anyone with parental responsibilities for children under the age of 16. It's worth claiming if you aren't already, as it can be worth over £17,000 over the years – or more if you've two or more children.
You might receive some payments from us that aren't taxable. This means they're not included as taxable income. Some examples are: Family Tax Benefit.
