centrelink question

This is the first year (I think) that we have received any FTB. The 2011-2012 financial year we over estimated our income by about $20k. We did this on purpose. Do I need to do anything now that I have my group certificate? Do I need to tell centrelink somehow? Fill out a form so I get the extra we were entitled to? So confused :redface:. Or do they just "know" and do it automatically?

Once you and DH have done your tax returns, give it a few days and call them to tell them you have both done your tax returns (or if either of you don't have to lodge a return tell them you/DH are a non lodger)
They will ask a few questions then process it for you.

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Once you and DH have done your tax returns, give it a few days and call them to tell them you have both done your tax returns (or if either of you don't have to lodge a return tell them you/DH are a non lodger)
They will ask a few questions then process it for you.

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Thanks :)

We didn't even have to do that. We just lodged our returns and it appeared in our accounts few weeks later. We were receiving a small fortnightly amount though.

don't call unless you've BOTH had notice of assessment at least 4 weeks - there is absolutely diddly squat that phone staff can do until you've had your NOA that long - so you'll waste time on the phone for nothing!