How can I get my Child Care Benefit as a lump sum?
If you would like to claim your Child Care Benefit as a lump sum payment you need to lodge a claim for lump sum payment with us, within two years following the end of the financial year for which you are claiming. For example, if you are claiming a lump sum for the 2006-07 financial year you will need to lodge your claim by 30 June 2009.
We start assessing lump sum claims in July each year. To assess your entitlement to Child Care Benefit we need:
- completed claim for a lump sum payment of Child Care Benefit
- information from your child care service about your child care usage
- advice from the Australian Taxation Office about your and your partner's taxable incomes (if you are claiming more than the zero rate)
When we have worked out your entitlement we will pay your Child Care Benefit into your bank account. Any Child Care Tax Rebate entitlement will also be paid into your bank account.
Please Note: If you want to claim your Child Care Benefit as a lump sum you must lodge your claim within 2 years from the end of the financial year for which you are claiming.
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