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6 Australian Government pensions and allowances 2024

Complete question 6 to declare pensions and allowances you receive from the Australian Government.

Published 29 May 2024

Things you need to know

Declare at this question the following Australian Government payments:

  • age pension
  • carer payment
  • disability support pension – if you have reached age-pension age
  • education entry payment
  • parenting payment (single)
  • age service pension
  • income support supplement
  • Veteran Payment
  • invalidity service pension – if you have reached age-pension age
  • partner service pension.

Don't include any Australian Government pensions or allowances that are not taxable. For a list of the most common types of exempt Australian Government pensions, allowances and payments, see Amounts that you do not pay tax on 2024.

You may need to include the amounts that are not taxable at question IT3 Tax-free government pensions or benefits 2024.

You may be entitled to a tax offset on this income. Work through question T1 Seniors and pensioners tax offset 2024 to see if you are entitled to a tax offset.

If you didn't receive any of the payments listed above, go to question 7 Australian annuities and superannuation income streams 2024.

What you need to answer this question

You will need:

  • your PAYG payment summary – individual non-business, or
  • a letter from the agency that paid your pension, allowance or payment stating the amount that you received.

If you can't find or have not received this information, contact the agency that paid you.

Completing your tax return

To complete this question, follow the steps below.

Step 1

Add up the tax withheld shown on each of your payment summaries and letters.

Write the total under Tax withheld at the left of question 6 – label B.

Step 2

Add up the income shown on each of your payment summaries and letters.

Write the total at question 6 – label B.

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