Family Tax Benefit (FTB) and Child Support
Family Tax Benefit (FTB) is a payment that helps families with the cost of raising children. FTB Part A is paid per child and the amount paid is based on each family’s circumstances, while FTB Part B is paid per family and gives extra help to single parents and families with one main income.
Child support payments and FTB Part A are closely linked. In order to receive more than the base rate of FTB Part A, separated parents are required to apply for a child support assessment through Services Australia, even if parents arrange the transfer of their child support payments privately with the other parent. The amount of child support that parents pay or receive can also affect their entitlement to FTB Part A.
For more information about FTB, call Services Australia on 13 61 50 or visit Family Tax Benefit on the Services Australia website.
Source:
Australian Government Department of Social Services https://www.dss.gov.au/
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