Aussie's, do i have to tell centrelink?

Question

I have a 5month old son and am about to return to work part-time to my old job. I recieve salary sacrafice there, so do i need to report the amount that i sacrafice as earnings for my family tax benefit?, or because it's tax free, do i not have to report it? Thanks, also do i need to claim the amount that i sacraficed at the end of financial year tax return?

Answer 1

I would report it to be on the safe side. Any money you receive you really have to tell them. You don't want to end up being prosecuted, do you? I don't know how much it is, but I would tell them to be on the safe side. Better to be safe than sorry.

Answer 2

You should report it just be to be safe. If you over estimate, you get the money back anyway.

I think the best thing to do would be to ring them on 13 61 50 just to double check. At least then they will have a note in your file that you have rung to ask about it just incase wrong information was given to you over the phone. I have had this happen before (not with working) but with the pension and I got them to go back to my file and see the phone call I had with them.