How does Family Tax Benefit work for families living in Canberra and who can apply?

24 Sept 2026, 05:19
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How does Family Tax Benefit work for families living in Canberra and who can apply?

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Family Tax Benefit (FTB) is available to eligible families in Canberra and elsewhere in Australia, with entitlement generally based on factors such as your income, children’s ages, care arrangements and residence status. FTB Part A is usually assessed per child, while Part B may provide extra help to some single-parent or one-main-income families. Canberra itself does not have separate FTB rules, although other local concessions may have their own criteria. Services Australia assesses each claim and can provide current rates and eligibility details at servicesaustralia.gov.au.

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