How much is Family Tax Benefit Part A in 2026?
Family Tax Benefit Part A
Maximum Part A per fortnight (per child aged under 13)
Effective 1 July 2026 · Source: DSS / Services Australia
The maximum Part A rate for each child is shown in the data block and table above, by the child's age. It can be paid per fortnight or as a yearly amount.
How much you actually get depends on your family's yearly income. Above the first income threshold the payment reduces towards the base rate, and above a higher threshold it reduces further. The next increase is on 1 July 2027.
Family Tax Benefit Part A rates in full
| Child | Max /fortnight | Max /year |
|---|---|---|
| Aged under 13 | $235.48 | $6,139.30 |
| Aged between 13 and 15 | $306.46 | $7,989.85 |
| Aged between 16 and 19 — Secondary student | $306.46 | $7,989.85 |
| Aged under 19 — In an approved care organisation | $75.60 | $1,971 |
| Base rate (per child) | $75.60 | $1,971 |
Plus an end-of-year supplement of up to $970.90 per child, paid after your family income is balanced.
| Reduction | Amount |
|---|---|
| Per day | $2.61 |
| Per fortnight | $36.54 |
Source: DSS Social Security Payment Parameters, 1 July 2026 — FTB (Part A) — Penalty reduction
| Child | Per fortnight | Per year |
|---|---|---|
| under-13 | $3.50 | $91.25 |
| 13-15 | $4.48 | $116.80 |
| 16-19-student | $4.48 | $116.80 |
| approved-care-org | $0.98 | $25.55 |
| base | $1.40 | $36.50 |
The FTB Energy Supplement is only paid if you have maintained continuous eligibility since 19 September 2016.
Source: DSS Social Security Payment Parameters, 1 July 2026 — Family Tax Benefit (Part A) · DSS Social Security Payment Parameters, 1 July 2026 — FTB (Part A) — End of Year Supplement
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How much is Family Tax Benefit Part A: common questions
- How much is Family Tax Benefit Part A per child?
- The maximum rate depends on the child's age, with higher rates for older children. The table at the top of this page shows the current fortnightly and yearly maximum for each age band. Your actual payment depends on your family's yearly income and can reduce to the base rate or to nil above the income limits.
- How does the Family Tax Benefit income test work?
- It is based on your family's yearly adjusted taxable income. Up to the lower free area you get the maximum rate. Above it, the payment reduces by 20 cents in the dollar to the base rate, then by 30 cents in the dollar above a higher free area. The thresholds are shown on this page.
- When does Family Tax Benefit go up next?
- Family Tax Benefit is indexed once a year, on 1 July, unlike pensions and allowances that change in March and September. The next increase is on 1 July 2027. This page updates to match.
- What is the Family Tax Benefit end-of-year supplement?
- It is an extra amount paid per child after the financial year, once your actual income is confirmed and your payments are reconciled. It is only paid if you have met the requirements, such as lodging your tax return. It is separate from your fortnightly rate.
- Does Family Tax Benefit Part A include the Energy Supplement?
- Only for some families. Unlike income support payments, the Energy Supplement with Family Tax Benefit is grandfathered: it is only paid to families who have maintained their eligibility since 19 September 2016. Newer FTB claims generally do not include it.
- Is Family Tax Benefit Part A taxable?
- No. Family Tax Benefit Part A is not taxable and you do not include it in your tax return. Even so, your family's taxable income is what decides how much Part A you get.
Estimates and general information only — not financial advice. Check Services Australia for your circumstances.
Rates current as of 1 July 2026. Source: DSS / Services Australia. Last checked 17 July 2026.