Family Tax Benefits Australia 2025 : Updated Guide on FTB Part A & B Payments

Family Tax Benefits Australia 2025: The Family Tax Benefit (FTB) in Australia for 2025 continues to support households with limited income by easing the financial burden of raising dependent children. The scheme is split into FTB Part A and FTB Part B, each designed for different family situations.

For 2025, the FTB Part A amount is $288.82 per eligible child, with the exact figure depending on the family’s income, the child’s age, and overall household circumstances. Families applying must meet residency conditions, income thresholds, and the child must be dependent and under the designated age limits.

Meanwhile, FTB Part B is targeted toward families with only one primary income earner—such as single parents, couples where one partner stays home, as well as grandparents and foster carers raising children. For couples, the child must be under 12, while for single parents, eligibility continues until the child turns 18. Payments are deposited fortnightly into beneficiaries’ bank accounts.


FTB Part A & Part B Overview 2025

The Family Tax Benefit scheme is focused on reducing pressure on low-income families raising children under 18.

  • FTB Part A supports families with dependent children, particularly those on modest incomes.

  • FTB Part B assists single parents, couples with one income, and certain carers managing child-raising responsibilities.

For 2025:

  • FTB Part A: $288.82 per eligible child.

  • FTB Part B: $188.86 per child under 4, and $131.74 per child up to 15 years.


About Details
Scheme Name Family Tax Benefit (Part A & Part B)
Country Australia
Year 2025
Authority Services Australia (Centrelink)
Category Australia Finance
Beneficiaries Low-income families, single parents, couples raising dependent children
Payment Amount $131.74 – $288.82
Payment Frequency Fortnightly
Next Cycle August 2025
Official Source Centrelink website

Eligibility for FTB Part A and B

  • Applicants must be Australian residents and meet Centrelink-defined income thresholds.

  • FTB Part A eligibility: Families raising a dependent child under 18 who meet household income conditions.

  • FTB Part B eligibility: Single parents, couples with one income earner, foster carers or grandparents raising children under specified age limits.


Steps to Apply Online for FTB Part A & B

  1. Review eligibility criteria and income thresholds.

  2. Gather documents such as income statements, family details, dependent child records, and asset information.

  3. Visit the official Centrelink portal and complete the application form accurately.

  4. Upload supporting documents for assessment.

  5. Once approved, payments will be credited to your bank account on a fortnightly basis.


FTB Part A and Part B Payment Rates (2025)

Benefit Type Age Group Payment Amount
FTB Part A Dependent child aged 16–19 $288.82
FTB Part A Child under approved care organisation $71.26
FTB Part B Child under 4 years $188.86
FTB Part B Child aged 5–18 years $131.74

Disclaimer

This article outlines the Centrelink Family Tax Benefit Part A and Part B for 2025 including eligibility, payment rates, and application steps. Information is based on publicly available data and serves as a guide only. Applicants are encouraged to verify updated details directly from the official Centrelink website before claiming.


FAQs on FTB Part A & B 2025

What is the Part A payment for children aged 16–19?

  • $288.82 per eligible child.

How often are Part B payments made?

  • Once every two weeks.

Who qualifies for Part B?

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