Income processing for Child Support customers 277-07010000

This document outlines information about income processing for Child Support customers from 1 July 2011 (22 November 2012 for WA ex-nuptial cases). It details the different types of incomes that may be used in an assessment and when to update a customer's income. Using the most up to date income for customers is essential to ensure accurate assessments and compliance.

Income types

There are a number of income types Child Support can use in an assessment. Child Support must be satisfied the income used accurately reflects a customer's actual income.

For income processing for the period 1 July 2008 to 30 June 2011 (21 November 2012 for WA ex-nuptial cases) see Income processing for Child Support customers 1 July 2008 to 30 June 2011 (21 November 2012 for WA ex-nuptial cases).

From the 1 July 2023, Return not Necessary (RNN) deemed incomes can be used when the ATO has recorded a Return not Necessary indicator for a parent for a financial year.

International parents

For details on the use of international incomes in child support assessment, including how to obtain income information for customers living overseas, see Income processing for Child Support customers (International Parents).

The Resources page has links to examples, macros, websites and templates.

Australian Taxation Office (ATO) income for Child Support customers

Child Support customers impacted by the Douglas decision

Cuba rules for Child Support customers

Deemed and default income for Child Support customers

Derived income for Child Support customers

Effect of income changes for Child Support customers

Income processing for incarcerated Child Support customers

Lodgement rules for incomes in Cuba

Notify Child Support customers of income changes

Exceptions to the income date of effect rules in certain circumstances

Income Cuba Process Help