For 2026-27, Family Tax Benefit Part A pays up to $235.48 a fortnight for each child aged 0 to 12 and $306.46 for each child aged 13 to 19, and Part B pays up to $200.34 a fortnight per family when the youngest child is under 5.
Key facts
- FTB Part A maximum: $235.48 a fortnight per child aged 0 to 12, $306.46 per child aged 13 to 15 or 16 to 19 in study.
- FTB Part A base rate: $75.60 a fortnight per child.
- FTB Part A is paid at the maximum rate up to family income of $69,131, then reduces by 20 cents per dollar.
- FTB Part B maximum: $200.34 a fortnight when the youngest child is 0 to 4, $139.86 when 5 to 18.
- FTB Part B stops if the primary earner's income is over $124,327.
- Year-end supplements for 2026-27: up to $970.90 per child (Part A) and $478.15 per family (Part B).
FTB Part A rates
FTB Part A a fortnight for each child, 2026-27
| Rate | Per child a fortnight |
|---|---|
| Maximum rate, child 0 to 12 | $235.48 |
| Maximum rate, child 13 to 15 | $306.46 |
| Maximum rate, child 16 to 19 meeting the study requirements | $306.46 |
| Base rate | $75.60 |
FTB Part A supplement (paid after the year ends)
| Financial year | Up to, per child |
|---|---|
| 2025-26 | $938.05 |
| 2026-27 | $970.90 |
The supplement is only paid if family adjusted taxable income is $80,000 or less.
FTB Part A income test
Family adjusted taxable income up to $69,131: maximum rate. Between $69,131 and $123,078 the payment reduces by 20 cents per dollar until it reaches the base rate. Over $123,078 it reduces by 30 cents per dollar until it's nil. If you or your partner get an income support payment, you may get the maximum rate.
Income where FTB Part A drops to the base rate
| Children | Income limit |
|---|---|
| One child 0-12 | $89,973 |
| One child 13-15, or 16-19 in secondary study | $99,226 |
| Two children 0-12 | $110,814 |
| One child 0-12 and one 13-15 or 16-19 in secondary study | $120,067 |
Income where FTB Part A stops
| Children | Income limit |
|---|---|
| One child (any age) | $129,648 |
| Two children 0-12 | $136,218 |
| One child 0-12 and one 13-19 | $136,218 |
| Two children 13-19 | $140,379 |
| Three children 0-12 | $148,507 |
| Two 0-12 and one 13-19 | $154,675 |
| One 0-12 and two 13-19 | $160,844 |
| Three children 13-19 | $167,012 |
| Three 0-12 and one 13-19 | $175,140 |
| Two 0-12 and two 13-19 | $181,308 |
| One 0-12 and three 13-19 | $187,477 |
| Three 0-12 and two 13-19 | $201,772 |
| Two 0-12 and three 13-19 | $207,941 |
| Three 0-12 and three 13-19 | $228,405 |
Children 16 to 19 count only if they're in secondary study. Limits are higher if you get Rent Assistance or Energy Supplement. Child support above the Maintenance Income Free Area can also reduce Part A above the base rate.
FTB Part B rates
FTB Part B a fortnight per family, 2026-27
| Youngest child | Maximum a fortnight |
|---|---|
| 0 to 4 | $200.34 |
| 5 to 18 | $139.86 |
FTB Part B supplement (paid after the year ends)
| Financial year | Up to, per family |
|---|---|
| 2025-26 | $459.90 |
| 2026-27 | $478.15 |
FTB Part B income test
Single parents get the maximum rate if their adjusted taxable income is $124,327 or less. For couples, nothing is paid if the higher earner's income is over $124,327. Otherwise the lower earner can earn $7,154 a year before Part B reduces by 20 cents per dollar.
Couples: lower earner's income where FTB Part B stops
| Youngest child | Income limit a year |
|---|---|
| Younger than 5 | $35,661 |
| 5 to 13 | $27,777 |
Couples can get Part B only while the youngest child is under 13; single parents and grandparent carers until the end of the year the youngest turns 18 (in full-time secondary school from 16).
Common questions
How much is Family Tax Benefit Part A?
For 2026-27, up to $235.48 a fortnight for each child aged 0 to 12 and $306.46 for each child aged 13 to 15 or 16 to 19 in study. The base rate is $75.60 per child.
What is the income limit for Family Tax Benefit?
Part A is paid at the maximum rate up to $69,131 of family income and stops at $129,648 with one child (higher with more children). Part B stops if the higher earner's income is over $124,327.
How much is FTB Part B?
Up to $200.34 a fortnight per family when the youngest child is under 5, and $139.86 when the youngest is 5 to 18.
How much is the FTB supplement?
For 2026-27, up to $970.90 per child for Part A (family income $80,000 or less) and up to $478.15 per family for Part B, paid after the financial year.
When do FTB rates change?
On 1 July each year. The rates here apply from 1 July 2026.
Other payments: JobSeeker · Youth Allowance & Austudy · Parenting Payment · DSP · Carer Payment · Parental Leave Pay · Concession cards · Age Pension · Rent Assistance. Back to all Centrelink payment rates.
Source: Services Australia, Family Tax Benefit Part A payment rates, Income test for Family Tax Benefit Part A, Family Tax Benefit Part B payment rates, Income test for Family Tax Benefit Part B (pages last updated 2 July 2026). Checked 21 October 2026. General information only; Services Australia works out your actual payment.