Lump Sum Claims 

Each of the following payments can be paid as a lump sum:

• Family Tax Benefit A
• Family Tax Benefit B
• Child Care Benefit
• Child Care Rebate
• Large Family Supplement
• Family Tax Benefit Part A Supplement
• Family Tax Benefit Part B Supplement
• Multiple Birth Allowance

Your entitlement can be paid as a lump sum after the end of the income year. To be paid annually you need to:

• Lodge a claim
  To get family assistance you must lodge a claim with the Family Assistance Office within the two years following the end of the income year for which you are claiming. For example, if you are claiming a lump sum for the 2007-2008 income year, you will need to lodge your claim by 30 June 2010.

• Lodge your tax return
  You and/or your partner need to lodge your tax return to be paid your entitlement as a lump sum*.

• Keep accurate records
  You must keep accurate records when claiming family assistance payments as a lump sum. You should keep records on:

  • Shared care arrangements
  • Changes to shared care arrangements
  • Changes to your personal circumstances.

*Note: From 1 January 2010, you cannot receive Family Tax Benefit by instalment payments if you and/or your partner have not lodged income tax returns or informed the Family Assistance Office that you are not required to do so within the required timeframe.