Australia Family Tax Benefit Part A and B

This explanation covers Services Australia’s published maximum Family Tax Benefit rates and the distinct income tests for Part A and Part B.

Part A maximum per child per fortnight

A$235.48 aged 0–12; A$306.46 aged 13–15 or ages 16–19 meeting study requirementsServices Australia Part A rates

Part B maximum per family per fortnight

A$200.34 when youngest is 0–4; A$139.86 when youngest is 5–18Services Australia Part B rates

Part A rates per child

Services Australia pays Part A for each eligible child. Rates depend on adjusted taxable income, an income test, children’s ages and number, and the percentage of shared care. Services Australia Part A rates (opens in a new tab).

The published maximum per child per fortnight is A$235.48 for ages 0–12 and A$306.46 for ages 13–15 or ages 16–19 meeting study requirements. The base rate is A$75.60; it is not a minimum payment. Services Australia Part A rates (opens in a new tab).

Part A income tests

Families with adjusted taxable income of A$69,131 or less may receive the maximum Part A rate. Between A$69,131 and A$123,078, the test reduces payment by 20 cents per dollar above A$69,131 until the base rate is reached, subject to family-specific limits. Services Australia Part A income test (opens in a new tab).

Above A$123,078 the reduction is 30 cents per dollar until payment is nil. Cut-off limits depend on children’s ages and number and can be higher with Rent Assistance or Energy Supplement. The Part A supplement has a separate A$80,000 income limit. Services Australia Part A income test (opens in a new tab).

Part B rates per family

Part B is paid per family using adjusted taxable income and an income test. Shared care affects the rate. Services Australia Part B rates (opens in a new tab).

The published maximum per family per fortnight is A$200.34 when the youngest child is aged 0–4, or A$139.86 when the youngest child is aged 5–18. Services Australia Part B rates (opens in a new tab).

Part B income tests

A single parent or carer is ineligible above annual adjusted taxable income of A$124,327. At or below that amount the maximum rate can apply, subject to the child conditions. Partnered families are ineligible if the primary earner earns more than A$124,327. Services Australia Part B income test (opens in a new tab).

For partnered parents or carers, the youngest child must be younger than 13. The secondary earner can earn A$7,154 annually before payment reduces by 20 cents per extra dollar. Some Part B remains below secondary income of A$35,661 if the youngest child is under 5, or A$27,777 for the published 5–13 band; separate grandparent-carer rules apply. Services Australia Part B income test (opens in a new tab).

Maximum rates and scope

Child support can affect Part A, alongside Maintenance Action Test, immunisation and Healthy Start for School requirements. Services Australia Part A rates (opens in a new tab).

These are the current published rates retrieved on 4 October 2026, rather than a personal entitlement estimate. This general explanation excludes supplement amounts, detailed maintenance calculations and special-care cases. No matching Family Tax Benefit calculator or numerical worked example is provided.

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