Who may be eligible for Family Tax Benefit and what income or caring rules apply?

21 Sept 2026, 04:19
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Who may be eligible for Family Tax Benefit and what income or caring rules apply?

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Family Tax Benefit (FTB) may be available if you care for a dependent child, meet Australian residence rules and satisfy the relevant income tests. Part A is generally assessed per child, while Part B may depend on your family situation, the youngest child’s age and each parent or carer’s income. Services Australia also considers how much care you provide and your child’s age and study circumstances. Eligibility and payment rates depend on your individual details, so check the current rules and use the estimator at servicesaustralia.gov.au before applying.

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