5.5.2.30 Single person 22 years & over, no dependents, paying no rent
Summary
This topic shows the basic rate calculation using Benefit Rate Calculator B. The recipient is under age pension age, is not eligible for RA and has income per fortnight of:
- $140.00, from employment, in the first week
- $180.00, from employment, in the second week, and
- $10.00 from investments.
The following table shows the steps involved in the basic rate calculation. The rates and income test parameters used applied at 20 September 2024 and are shown in dollars per fortnight. Current rates can be found in the A guide to Australian Government payments booklet on the Services Australia website.
Step | Action | $ |
---|---|---|
1 | Determine recipient's ordinary income (1.1.O.30):
RESULT: RECIPIENT'S ORDINARY INCOME |
320.00 330.00 |
2 |
Apply the personal income test to this amount:
RESULT: INCOME REDUCTION |
53.00
44.40
97.40 |
3 |
Determine the maximum payment rate: RESULT: MAXIMUM PAYMENT RATE |
778.00 786.80 |
4 |
Subtract the income reduction from the maximum payment rate:
|
786.80 689.40 |
Note: For recipients who are of age pension age, the pension supplement will be added to the maximum payment rate determined at step 3.
Note: Recipients aged 55 years or older that have been in receipt of payment for 9 continuous months may be eligible for a higher rate than the maximum payment rate determined at step 3.
Note: Single recipients assessed as having a partial capacity to work of 0 to 14 hours per week may be eligible for a higher rate than the maximum payment rate determined at step 3.
Note: If the recipient is eligible for any other rate add-ons, for example, PhA, APWS, these amounts will be added to the maximum payment rate determined at step 3.