Baby Bonus Income test

From 1 January 2009, a Baby Bonus income test will be introduced.

The income test will only apply to customers claiming for a child born or entering care from 1 January 2009.

The Baby Bonus income test is based on your family income in the 6 months following the birth of your child, or the date the child entered your care.

Families with an adjusted taxable income over the Baby Bonus income limit for the six months following the birth will not be eligible for payment. You will have 52 weeks from the birth of your baby to claim Baby Bonus and provide an income estimate. If your income is initially too high and then your circumstances change, you can tell us within 52 weeks of your assessment and your payment can be reassessed.

As at 1 January 2009, the income limit for the 6 months following the birth of the child is $75,000.