Family Tax Benefit Part A
What is Family Tax Benefit Part A?
Family Tax Benefit (FTB) Part A helps families with the cost of raising children. It is generally paid for dependent children and dependent full time students under 22 years of age who are not receiving Youth Allowance or similar payments like ABSTUDY or Veterans' Children Education Supplement.
Dependent Child(ren)
You may receive Family Tax Benefit Part A if you have:
- a dependent child under 16 year of age, or
- a dependent child 16–20 years of age who has completed a Year 12 or equivalent qualification, or who is undertaking full-time education or training leading to a Year 12 or equivalent qualification, or who is exempt*, or
- a dependent full-time student 21* year of age and
- care of the child for at least 35 per cent of the time, and
- income[1] under a certain amount.
*Note: Family Tax Benefit Part A may be payable for children aged 22–24 who were in full-time study on 31 December 2011. If you are eligible, you may be able to receive Family Tax Benefit for them until they complete their current course of study, earn over the income limit or they turn 25.
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