4.3 Ordinary Income

Introduction

This chapter contains information on the types of ordinary income that affect a recipient's payments. Information on income that is exempt from assessment is also included.

The treatment of compensation falling within the definition of section 17(2) is found in 4.13 Compensation.

Other specific types of income are covered in the chapters shown in the following table.

Act reference: SSAct section 8(1)-'income amount'

In this chapter

This chapter contains the following sections:

4.3.1 Income Rates & Definitions

4.3.2 Income Exempt from Assessment

4.3.3 Income from Employment

4.3.4 Income Maintenance Period

4.3.5 Income from DVA

4.3.6 Income from Overseas, Including Pensions, War Pensions & Restitution Payments

4.3.7 Number not currently in use

4.3.8 Income from Property

4.3.9 Income from Other Sources

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Last reviewed: 6 December 2010