jmmum - just to make it confusing the CCB and the CCR are different. The CCB (Chilcare Benefit) is the reduction in fees that you paid upfront during the year if you were entitled to it. You should have registered with Centrelink when your child started childcare to assess your eligibility. If you have this then your CCR (Childcare Rebate) which is 30% of out-of-pocket after CCB will be paid automatically once you have done your tax return.
The CCB is means tested but the CCR is not.
BG - I'm not sure what happens if you haven't applied for CCB though - what's the process there?
if you haven't claimed child care benefit as reduced fees during the year, you can put in a lump sum claim for child care benefit for the previous financial year - that claim will register you for the CCR as well
Thanks for all the replies. I have done my tax return and am getting the reduction to my childcare fees. So will sit tight and wait for the 30% rebate in Sept.
Again thanks for the advise.
Just be aware that depending on when your daycare centre lodge their paperwork, it may be september, or could be later.
Last year mine was paif in mid November.
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