4.2.2.40 Specific requirements for FTB instalment claims
Introduction
An FTB instalment claim (1.1.I.100) is made for the current income year. Generally instalments are paid fortnightly in arrears by direct credit. If the applicant is an individual (1.1.I.90), their entitlement is based on their estimated ATI (1.1.A.20) for the current income year. If the applicant is a member of a couple, their entitlement is based on their estimated ATI and their partner's estimated ATI. ACOs (1.1.A.80) are not income tested.
Specific restrictions for FTB instalment claims
An instalment claim cannot be effective (1.1.E.10) if any of the conditions set out in the following table apply. If any condition is met the corrective action outlined in column 2 must be taken.
Specific claim condition | If condition is met see … |
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The applicant has not:
Exception: If an exemption is granted account details are not required. Act reference: FA(Admin)Act section 26A Secretary's power to require bank account details, section 7A(4) Exemption from bank account requirement |
4.2.4.150 Claim action 15 - bank details not provided within 28 days |
The applicant has already lodged an instalment claim which is yet to be determined. Explanation: A determination must be made on the claim that has already been made. If the applicant disagrees with a decision, the decision is reviewed. Act reference: FA(Admin)Act section 9(a) Restrictions on claims for payment of FTB by instalment |
4.2.4.40 Claim action 4 - second claim lodged |
On the date of the claim, the applicant is already entitled to be paid FTB instalments. Explanation: An applicant is only entitled to FTB when their eligibility has been assessed and the claim determined. Act reference: FA(Admin)Act section 9(b) Restrictions on claims for payment of FTB by instalment |
4.2.4.50 Claim action 5 - already entitled to FTB instalments |
The applicant is not entitled to be paid instalments of FTB at any time up to the end of the income year after the year the decision was made to cancel their payment for one of the following reasons:
Explanation: If a decision to cancel an instalment claim has been made, another instalment claim for that income year cannot be made. The original decision must be reviewed favourably in order to pay FTB for the rest of that income year. Act reference: FA(Admin)Act section 9 Restrictions on claims for payment of FTB by instalment, section 27 Variation of instalment and past period determinations where failure to provide tax file number, section 27A Variation of instalment entitlement determination where failure to provide bank account details, section 28A Variation of instalment entitlement determination where estimate of an amount is not reasonable, section 28B Variation of instalment entitlement determination where claim made for another payment type, section 29 Variation of instalment entitlement determination where failure to provide information, section 30 Variation of instalment entitlement determination where failure to notify change of address, section 30A Variation of instalment entitlement determination where failure to notify claimant's departure from Australia, section 30B Variation of instalment entitlement determination where failure to notify FTB or regular care child's departure from Australia |
4.2.4.60 Claim action 6 - instalments cancelled in previous income year |
Policy reference: FA Guide 4.3.3 Instalments paid by direct credit, 4.2.1 Summary of the FTB claim process
Instalment claim is effective
If the instalment claim is effective it must be determined.
Act reference: FA(Admin)Act section 13(1) Secretary must determine claim
Policy reference: FA Guide 4.2.3 Determination of FTB claim