How much is Family Tax Benefit Part B in 2026?
Family Tax Benefit Part B
Maximum Part B per fortnight (youngest child under 5)
Effective 1 July 2026 · Source: DSS / Services Australia
The Part B rate for your family is shown in the data block and table above, set by the age of your youngest child. It can be paid per fortnight or as a yearly amount.
Whether you get Part B, and how much, depends on your income. A single parent under the primary earner income limit gets the maximum. In a couple, the lower earner's income reduces the payment above a free area. The next increase is on 1 July 2027.
Family Tax Benefit Part B rates in full
| Youngest child | Max /fortnight | Max /year |
|---|---|---|
| Youngest child aged under 5 | $200.34 | $5,223.15 |
| Youngest child aged between 5 and 18 | $139.86 | $3,646.35 |
Plus an end-of-year supplement of up to $478.15 per family, paid after your income is balanced.
Source: DSS Social Security Payment Parameters, 1 July 2026 — Family Tax Benefit (Part B) · DSS Social Security Payment Parameters, 1 July 2026 — FTB (Part B) — End of Year Supplement
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How much is Family Tax Benefit Part B: common questions
- How much is Family Tax Benefit Part B?
- There is one rate if your youngest child is under 5 and a lower rate if your youngest is 5 to 18. It is a single amount per family, shown per fortnight and per year in the table at the top of this page. What you get depends on your income.
- Who can get Family Tax Benefit Part B?
- Part B is for single parents and for families with one main income. In a couple, the higher earner must be under the primary earner income limit, and then the lower earner's income is tested. A single parent under the limit gets the maximum rate.
- How does the Part B income test work?
- First, the primary earner must be under the primary earner income limit, or no Part B is paid. Then, for couples, the secondary earner has an income free area, and their income above it reduces the payment by 20 cents in the dollar. The thresholds are on this page.
- When does Family Tax Benefit Part B go up next?
- Family Tax Benefit is indexed once a year, on 1 July. The next increase is on 1 July 2027. This page updates to match.
- Is Family Tax Benefit Part B taxable?
- No. Family Tax Benefit Part B is not taxable and you do not include it in your tax return. Your family's income still decides how much 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.