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. For more information refer to Family Tax Benefit and Lodging Your Tax Return.
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