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Q for Australian's : Baby Bonus

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EW NEWBIE
Latest post on 01 July 2011 - 16:41

Wondering if anyone knows if, while living o/s (as a non-resident for tax purposes), we are still eligable for the baby bonus? Some people are telling us we are.. anyone have more info? TIA

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EW GURU
Latest post on 01 July 2011 - 17:01
I read somewhere if you can prove Australia is still your base (ie - you visit annually, own property, and intend to move back) you can still get the BB... That is what the website suggests http://www.centrelink.gov.au/internet/internet.nsf/payments/baby_bonus_residence.htm We also get a small amount as FTB B - if you are not living overseas for more than 3 years.
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EW OLDHAND
Latest post on 01 July 2011 - 16:56
Ahh ok... I'll ask DH and see if he wants to give it a try anyway. Can't hurt, I guess.
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EW NEWBIE
Latest post on 01 July 2011 - 16:55
I read somewhere if you can prove Australia is still your base (ie - you visit annually, own property, and intend to move back) you can still get the BB...
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EW GURU
Latest post on 01 July 2011 - 16:55
I have not lodged a tax return since I moved here in January but as I worked part of the financial year in Australia 10-11 I figured I will be a resident for tax purposes this year. I also said that I would be returning to Australia in 3 years, which is the length of the residency visa (as I do not know otherwise). The international section of CL was most helpful and you do not need to go through the whole automated system to speak to someone.
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EW OLDHAND
Latest post on 01 July 2011 - 16:49
TwoKids, when you received it were you still Aussie residents or had you already changed over to Dubai residency? If you had already changed to Dubai residency then we'll try and go for it....
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EW GURU
Latest post on 01 July 2011 - 16:46
Well I received it, but my son was born in Australia, and we moved to Dubai shortly after. I lodged an online claim from Dubai, and was honest in all of my answers about where I was residing. You can phone the international number for Centrelink and ask, or lodge a claim online (after registering for online access).
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EW OLDHAND
Latest post on 01 July 2011 - 16:43
Our accountant told us we are (as non residents of Oz) not entitled to it. It also states that on the website, you have to be an Aussie resident. Bummer, huh!
 
 

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