The Centrelink income confirmation deadline 2025 is coming up fast, and it’s more important than many families realise.
If you don’t confirm your income, you could miss out on hundreds of dollars in payments.
Centrelink is urging families to act now before it’s too late. This applies to those receiving Family Tax Benefit and Child Care Subsidy.
It’s a simple step, but skipping it could cost you big time.
More than 170,000 Australian families on Centrelink’s Family Tax Benefit and 240,000 receiving Child Care Subsidy haven’t yet confirmed their income for the 2023–24 financial year.
That’s a serious problem, because missing the deadline could mean missing out on top-up payments or losing your benefits entirely.
Why does the Centrelink Income Confirmation Deadline Matter for Your Payments?
Each year, Centrelink asks families to confirm their income after the financial year ends. This is to make sure you received the correct benefit amount and that you’re not overpaid or underpaid.
When your actual income is lower than your estimated income, you may receive extra money through a top-up or arrears payment. But if you don’t confirm your income by June 30, 2025, Centrelink won’t release any extra payments and may ask for money back.
What Happens If You Miss the Centrelink FTB Deadline?
For families receiving the Centrelink Family Tax Benefit, the consequences of missing the deadline can be serious:
- You may have to repay some or all of your 2023–24 FTB payments
- You’ll lose any top-up or supplement payments
- You won’t be able to submit a lump sum claim after June 30
That extra money could help with everyday expenses, so don’t let it slip away.
Child Care Subsidy Will Be Cut to 0%
If you receive the Centrelink Child Care Subsidy, failing to confirm your income will stop your payments completely.
From 7 July 2025, your CCS rate will drop to 0% unless you confirm your 2023–24 income. That means you’ll have to pay full child care fees, which can be a major financial blow for many families.
This rule applies even if you already lodged your tax return. you still need to confirm income through Centrelink.
Services Australia Has Sent Reminders, But Many Haven’t Acted
Services Australia and Centrelink have already sent out Centrelink income confirmation deadline reminders to thousands of families. But many haven’t taken action yet, possibly assuming they’ve already done enough.
Whether you think your income is correct or not, it’s crucial to log into myGov and check your Centrelink status before the deadline.
How to Meet the Centrelink Income Confirmation Deadline
To confirm your income, follow these steps:
- Log into your myGov account.
- Make sure your ATO and Centrelink services are linked.
- Confirm income for both you and your partner (if applicable).
- Submit any final details before 30 June 2025.
Once done, Centrelink will reassess your payments and release any top-ups you’re eligible for.
