Family Tax Benefit can be really hard to understand sometimes. Just make sure the when you estimate, that you allow for bonuses, overtime etc. Also if you will stop work 1/2 way through the financial year, put down what you have already earnt. and if you may go back put down an estimation of what you think you may earn for that financial year.

There is now so many different ways you can recieve FTB it can get confusing, but the new rules actually do make it easier to estimate if anyone is self-employed or a seasonal worker.

I am on mat leave from the Family Assistance Office, and will be returning soon (YUK), but if anyone has any questions or if you find it hard to get your head around the whole thing, I am happy to try and help.

Lulu