Factsheet - Family Tax Benefit Part A Supplement

What is the Family Tax Benefit Part A Supplement?

The Family Tax Benefit Part A Supplement is an increase in the annual rate of Family Tax Benefit Part A of $686.20 (for the 2008-09 financial year) per child to be paid as a lump sum after the end of the financial year.

The Supplement is an ongoing payment that will be indexed in July each year. If you only have a child for part of the year, you will only receive part of the Supplement proportional to the time the child was in your care.

This may also be referred to as the 'Child Supplement'.

Who is eligible for the Family Tax Benefit Part A Supplement?

The Supplement is available to all Family Tax Benefit Part A eligible families regardless of whether they are entitled to a top-up, no adjustment or have been overpaid during the year. However, where families have been overpaid, the Supplement will be used to offset outstanding overpayments.

When will the Family Tax Benefit Part A Supplement be paid?

Families will be paid the Supplement after family tax returns have been lodged (or the Family Assistance Office has been notified that the family is not required to lodge) and Family Tax Benefit payments have been balanced for the financial year.

How does shared care affect the Family Tax Benefit Part A Supplement?

Families who share the care of a child or have care for a dependent child for only part of the financial year will be eligible for a portion of the Supplement in line with their shared care percentage.

What if I only have care of a child for part of the year?

If you have care for a child for part of the year, you will receive a portion of the Supplement in line with the proportion of time the child was in your care. This may apply to a range of circumstances, including where a new baby is born during the year or when a child has a birthday part way through the year and ceases to be an eligible dependent.

For example, a family who have a child, eligible for FTB Part A, born on 1 January may be eligible for half of the annual Supplement (ie. $343.10 for the 2008-09 financial year).

Where do I go for more information?

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