Checking and recording child support details for Family Tax Benefit (FTB) for a past period 277-51070020
Policy
Family Assistance Guide, 3.1.5.60, When maintenance action is not applicable
Family Assistance Guide, 3.1.5.30, Taking reasonable maintenance action
Family Assistance Guide, 3.1.5.50, Reasonable maintenance action completed - Child Support collect
Family Assistance Guide, 3.1.5.70, Exemptions from the maintenance action test
Legislation
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Family Tax Benefit (FTB) Part A is limited to the base rate for a child if the customer or their partner is entitled to apply for child support for the child but does not take reasonable action. See A New Tax System (Family Assistance) Act 1999, Schedule 1, clause 10, Effect of maintenance rights