Family Tax Benefit Part A rate table 2026
Family Tax Benefit Part A
Maximum Part A per fortnight (per child aged under 13)
Effective 1 July 2026 · Source: DSS / Services Australia
Every Family Tax Benefit Part A variant
| 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
The table below shows the Part A rates. There is a maximum rate that steps up as the child gets older, with age bands for children under 13, 13 to 15, and 16 to 19 in secondary study. There is also a lower base rate that applies once family income passes the first threshold.
Rates are shown both per fortnight and per year, because Family Tax Benefit is worked out on your yearly family income. A separate end-of-year supplement is paid after the financial year, once your income is confirmed.
More on Family Tax Benefit Part A
- Family Tax Benefit Part A overviewRate, tests and calculator
- How much in 2026?The headline answer
- Income testHow earnings change it
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.