Centrelink question?

Question

I have a 5 month old son and am about to return 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

You should report anything to do with your income. If they don't need they will ignore it.

Conversely if they do need to know and you haven't declared it they will a) demand you pay it back and/or b) charge you penalty fees.

When dealing with Centrelink it is best to be too cautious otherwise they s***w you over