Australian Tax News & Guides
Plain-English articles about Australian tax changes, ATO updates, and practical tips to help you keep more of what you earn.
Age Pension Income and Assets Test 2026-27 Explained
The Age Pension pays up to $1,200.90 a fortnight, but two separate tests — income and assets — decide your actual rate, with whichever gives the lower amount applying to you.
Rent Assistance 2026: How Much You Can Get
Commonwealth Rent Assistance can add up to $219.40 a fortnight on top of your main Centrelink payment — but it is not automatic. Here is who qualifies and how the rate is calculated.
Youth Allowance Rates and the Parental Income Test 2026-27
Youth Allowance pays $455.20 at-home or $762.70 independent — a gap of over $8,000 a year. Here is how the dependent/independent distinction and the parental income test actually work.
Family Tax Benefit and Cost-of-Living Support in 2026/27: What Families Can Claim
Australian families face rising costs for childcare, groceries and rent. We explain Family Tax Benefit Part A and B, the income tests, and the other support payments worth claiming in 2026/27.
Parenting Payment vs JobSeeker: Which Are You Better Off On?
Parenting Payment pays over $238 a fortnight more than JobSeeker — but you cannot simply choose. Here is how the age of your youngest child decides which payment applies.
JobSeeker Income Test Explained (With Examples)
Earning income while on JobSeeker does not cut your payment off — it reduces it in stages. Here is exactly how the income free area and taper work, with a worked example.
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