This chapter sets out how FTB rates are calculated.
The following table shows where you will find the current rates and income test amounts for FTB and its components.
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- Standard rates (1.1.S.103) for FTB Part A and FTB Part B, - Income free area (1.1.I.40) for FTB, - Higher income free area (1.1.H.10) and additional higher income free area for FTB Part A, - LFS rate, - MBA rate, - FTB Part A supplement rate, - FTB Part B supplement rate, - Cut-out amount (1.1.C.80) for an FTB child's income |
FA Guide 3.1.1.20 Current FTB Rates & Income Test Amounts |
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RA rates and thresholds |
3.1.4.30 Rent Assistance |
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Maintenance income free area |
3.1.7.10 Maintenance Income Test - General Provisions |
There are many examples of rate calculations throughout this chapter. The examples are primarily indicative of the methods used to calculate the rate; the rates quoted may however be historical. For historical rates of payment, refer to 3.6 Historical Rates.
This chapter contains the following sections:
3.1.3 Apportioning Income Test Reductions between FTB Part A Components
3.1.4 FTB Part A Rate Calculation - Method 1
3.1.5 Maintenance Action Test for FTB Part A
3.1.6 Child Support Assessments & Agreements
3.1.8 FTB Part A Rate Calculation - Method 2
3.1.9 FTB Part B Rate Calculation
3.1.10 Number not currently in use
3.1.11 Advance Payment of FTB Part A
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Last reviewed: 2 January 2013