Income Test for Family Tax Benefit Part AThis income test rates below are a guide only and are effective from 20 September 2008. The income test does not apply to those who get, or whose partner gets, an income support payment such as a pension, benefit or allowance, or a Department of Veteran's Affairs Service Pension. Income TestFor Family Tax Benefit Part A, if your family's actual annual family income for this financial year is $42,559 or less, your payment will not be affected by the income test. If your actual annual family income is more than $42,559 for this financial year, your payment will reduce by 20 cents for each dollar above $42,559, until your payment reaches the base rate of Family Tax Benefit Part A. Your Family Tax Benefit Part A will stay at that rate until your actual annual family income reaches $94,316 a year (plus $3796 for each Family Tax Benefit child after the first). Family Tax Benefit Part A will reduce by 30 cents for every dollar over that amount until your payment reaches nil. If you get more than the base rate of Family Tax Benefit A, a Maintenance Income Test may also apply. Actual annual family income limit beyond which only base rate is paid ($pa)
Please Note: Income limit will be higher if you are eligible for Rent Assistance. Income limits at which fortnightly payments of Family Tax Benefit Part A may stop ($pa). These figures do not include the supplement.
Please Note: Depending on your circumstances (e.g. if you are eligible for Rent Assistance), the income limit may be different than stated. You should contact the Family Assistance Office for a more accurate assessment. Actual annual family income Limit at which Family Tax Benefit stops ($pa)
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