Super, tax and Centrelink

At Divorce Financial Planner, we’ve helped many women and families work through the complexities of super and tax after separation, and put them on the right track to make sure they’re receiving all Centrelink benefits that they’re entitled to. Our expertise in superannuation splitting after separation and divorce has helped many people reach equitable splitting of both partner’s superannuation savings.   Our evaluation of likely changes to Family Tax Benefit payments and Centrelink benefits for families, single parents and older divorcees ensures that our clients receive the benefits they are entitled to.  Nobody likes to pay more tax than is legally required and advice on how to minimise potential tax liabilities arising from your settlement can save you many dollars. These are important tasks to take care of so that you’ll be in a better position to make informed and financially-sound decisions about your settlement options and your financial future.Some of the Centrelink benefits that you may be entitled to include:

• Parenting payment
• Child Care Benefit—assists with the costs of approved and registered care child care
• Child Care Rebate—assists working families with the cost of approved child care
• Family Tax Benefit Part A—assists with the cost of raising children
• Family Tax Benefit Part B—provides extra assistance to single parents and families with one main income
• Widow Allowance
• Newstart Allowance