Things you need to know
Declare at this question the following Australian Government payments or allowances:
- Age Pension
- Carer Payment (in some circumstances, the carer payment isn't taxable and shouldn't be included at this section. See Amounts that you do not pay tax on)
- Disability Support Pension – if you're age-pension age or over
- Education Entry Payment
- Parenting Payment (single)
- age service pension
- income support supplement
- Veteran Payment
- invalidity service pension – if you're age-pension age or over
- partner service pension (in some circumstances, the partner service pension isn't taxable and shouldn't be included at this section. See Amounts that you do not pay tax on).
If you declared government pensions or allowances at this question, you must complete question T1 Seniors and pensioners tax offset. This question will help you work out your eligibility for a tax offset.
If you didn't receive any Australian Government pensions and allowances, go to question 7 Australian annuities and superannuation income streams 2026.
When you don't include government pensions or allowances
Don't include any Australian Government pensions or allowances that aren't taxable. For a list of the most common types of exempt Australian Government pensions, allowances and payments, see Amounts that you don't pay tax on 2026.
You may need to include the amounts that aren't taxable at question IT3 Tax-free government pensions or benefits 2026.
What you need to answer this question
You'll need either:
- your PAYG payment summary – individual non-business
- a letter from the agency that paid your pension, allowance or payment stating the amount that you received.
If you can't find or don't have this information, contact the agency that paid you.
Completing your tax return
To complete this question, follow the steps.
Step 1
Add up the tax withheld amounts 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 on each of your payment summaries and letters.
Write the total at Income at question 6 – label B.
Where to go next
- Go to question 7 Australian annuities and superannuation income streams 2026.
- Return to main menu Individual tax return instructions 2026.
- Go back to question 5 Australian Government allowances and payments 2026.