 The family tax benefit (FTB) is a benefit paid to eligible families to assist with the cost of raising a child. The family tax benefit is applied based on the amount of dependents you have and their ages.
You may be eligible for the benefit if you have a dependent who is:
You must also meet the following criteria:
All information and figures are as of May 2025 and should be verified through Services Australia. How much can I get? The FTB is made up of two parts.
The base rate for FTB Part A is $71.26 per fortnight with the maximum rate being $222.04 per fortnight for children aged 0 to 12, and $288.82 for children aged 13 to 15 or who meet the study requirements. Additionally, you may receive a supplement payment at the end of the financial year. In the 24-25 financial year the payment was $916.15 per child. Part B is a benefit paid per family depending on your family income estimate. The maximum rate per family is $188.86 if your youngest child is aged 4 years or younger, and $131.74 if your child is between 5 and 18 years old. Similarly to Part A, some families may also receive a supplement payment of up to $448.95 per family. How is it paid? You can choose to have FTB paid in full fortnightly, or to only receive the base amount each fortnight. Any extra payment you are entitled to will then be paid out at the end of the financial year when your payments are balanced. This option is beneficial if it’s difficult to estimate your family income estimate for the year. For example, if you’re a casual employee and work irregular hours. You can also choose to only be paid at the end of the financial year in one lump sum. Please note that claiming the FTB may impact other payments you receive from Centrelink. A list of effected payments can be found here or via the Centrelink helpline. Comments are closed.
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