Dependent Children
To be eligible for Family Tax Benefit Part A you must have more than 35 per cent care of a dependent child.
To be considered dependent, the child must not:
- receive a pension, or labour market related payment or benefit such as Youth Allowance, or
- be aged 5 to 15 and not studying full-time and their annual income is more than $12,742, or
- be aged 16 to 24 and their annual income is more than $12,742 or they are receiving a Prescribed Education Scheme payment such as ABSTUDY.
Note: The points listed above may not apply to children adopted from outside Australia. For more information you should contact the Family Assistance Office on 13 6150
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