Two Parent Families
If you are a two parent family, the income of the parent earning the higher amount (primary earner) must be equal to or less than the income limit of $150,000 per year. If the primary earner's income is $150,000 or less, then the income of the parent earning the lesser amount (secondary earner) is taken into consideration.
Income test for the primary earner
The parent earning the higher amount can earn $150,000 or less for the financial year. An income test is then applied to the parent earning the lesser amount.
Income test for the secondary earner
Once the secondary earner has an income over a certain amount, payments are reduced by 20 cents for each dollar of income earned. If you would like to see how much you can earn while receiving Family Tax Benefit Part B, see the Family Tax Benefit Part B Income Test page.
If you would like to see how much you may be eligible for, see the Family Tax Benefit Part B Payment Rates.
What can affect my payment?
If either partner earns more than the relevant income limits, then ALL Family Tax Benefit Part B that was paid during the year may be an overpayment and would need to be repaid.
If you are unsure of future changes in work or if you will earn above the income limits, you can reduce your risk of being overpaid by choosing to defer your Family Tax Benefit Part B until after the end of the financial year.
Special arrangements may apply to parents receiving FTB Part B who return to work for the first time after the birth of a child, or an eligible child entered their care.
This information is a guide only. Alternatively, you can use the secure online Online Estimator or contact us to work out your possible entitlement.
To get an accurate assessment of your entitlement you will need to lodge a claim.
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