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1.1.I.45 Income limit (FTB Part B)

Summary

The income limit is the level of ATI (1.1.A.20) a primary earner (1.1.P.122) or a sole parent can earn before the family loses eligibility for FTB Part B.

The current limit can be found at 3.1.1.20. The income limit is normally indexed annually in line with the CPI on 1 July of each year.

Note: The primary earner income limit will next be indexed on 1 July 2021.

Act reference: FAAct Schedule 3 clause 3(2) Adjusted taxable income of members of couple …

Policy reference: FA Guide 3.1.9 FTB Part B rate calculation, 3.1.1.20 Current FTB rates & income test amounts

Last reviewed: 20 September 2021

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