The Australian government offers the Family Tax Benefit to support families with the cost of raising children. The benefit payment is processed to the eligible beneficiaries on a fortnightly basis. If you are one of the recipients, you can check the payment date, payout, and other information here.
The Family Tax benefit is offered to families with dependent children or students aged 16 to 19 with no Youth allowance or benefits, and families who meet the income test. The fortnight payment is a great support to families with dependent children.
Under this benefit, the payout depends on your situation and has two parts – A and B. The payment rates for both parts are different depending on your family situation. Australian families qualifying for this benefit should know that the benefits are adjusted every year in July.
When can you expect your next FTB payment?
Eligible Australians will receive the FTB payments either as a lump sum payment or every fortnight. The lump sum payment is processed by the end of the financial year, when your income and top-ups are confirmed.
Now, recipients who received the fortnight payment, their payout date can be different as it depends on when your payout has started, as generally you get to decide when you wish to receive the payment, and then the payment follows that schedule based on the 14-day interval.
So, based on the last payment, you can estimate your next fortnight payment date on a business day. You can also check your MyGov account or Centrelink app to check your FTB payout date.
How much can you get under the Australia FTB?
Australian families who qualify for the Family Tax Benefit should know that the benefit comes in two parts, and if you meet the income test of the respective, you will receive the benefit. Here, you can check the FTB Payment rates for both parts A and B:
- FTB Part A:
- The Part A payout is for each eligible child, and the percentage of care determines the rate.
- You can receive the Part A payment when you or your partner receives the income support payment, when your income is $66,722 or less.
- The base rate for the FTB Part A fortnight payment is $72.94 for each child.
- The maximum payment rate for Part A for each child, depending on their age, is:
| Age | Maximum payout |
| 0 to 12 years | $227.36 |
| 13 to 15 years | $295.82 |
| 16 to 19 years | $295.82 |
- FTB Part B:
- Part B of the FTB payout is for each household and depends on the income and adjusted taxable income.
- You will receive the FTB Part B payment when the annual adjusted taxable income is less than $120,007 or less.
- The maximum FTB Part B payment depends on the age of the youngest child:
| Age | Maximum payout |
| 0 to 4 years | $193.34 |
| 05 to 18 years | $134.96 |
What can affect your FTB payments?
Australians who qualify for the FTB payments should know what can affect their payments and reduce them:
- Your change in circumstances, such as the new addition of a child, an address change, a child leaving the country, a child has begun secondary study after turning 16, or a rent payment change, no tax liability, or family income.
- If you receive the FTB Part A payment, it can be reduced if your child does not meet the Healthy Start for school requirements and immunisation requirements.
- When there is a dispute for child custody among the parents, it can affect the payment.
- When you are travelling outside Australia, there are rules for the FTB payment.
- The percentage of care you provide to the children affects the payment rate, such as 65% of care can get you 100% of the FTB payment, whereas 35 to 65% of care, your payment can be different.
- If you receive the FTB Part A payment and your income is between $66,722 and $188,771, your payment will be reduced by 20 cents, and if your income is over $118,771, your payment will be reduced by 30 cents.
How to manage your FTB benefit payment?
If you receive the FTB benefit, you must manage it properly to avoid overpayment and underpayment. Here are the following things you should do to manage your FTB payments:
- You should report the change in circumstances to Services Australia to receive the appropriate payment.
- You must ensure your details and income are updated on the Services Australia records.
- You must share the support and benefits you receive from the government and update them to Services Australia.
The Australian government offers full support to families with dependent children through the Family Tax Benefit based on their income. The benefits also have a supplement benefit that you can check and receive payout accordingly, either as a lump sum payment or a fortnightly payment.
Disclaimer: Australia FTB payment date details are for general awareness only. Confirm exact dates and eligibility with Services Australia.