Do you get money back from centrelink if you've overpaid childcare?

Anon Imperfect Mum

Do you get money back from centrelink if you've overpaid childcare?

For those that have their Centrelink childcare payment thingy paid directly to the centre - do you get a separate payment back once you do your tax? I was told that by me nominating that Centrelink pay the centre directly (instead of me receiving the rebate/benefit whatever it is) that it would be overpaid to make sure I don't end up owing centrelink at the end of the financial year. This in turn would mean I get whatever is owed to me paid back.
I've done my tax & received a payment from Centrelink but that was for my Family Tax A & B - it doesn't mention anything about childcare rebate/benefit. So I'm just wondering if I will be expecting another payment soon or if it's included in Part A & B?
Google isn't helping me, nor is the government website.

Thanks, sorry I find this whole thing so confusing

Posted in:  Baby & Toddler, Money

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Anon Imperfect Mum

You will receive a separate payment for your child care rebate if you are entitled to it. It usually is paid a couple of weeks after your family tax rebate. Hope this helps x

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Anon Imperfect Mum

I got a seperate payment that was CCR that was owed to me. I did get mine prior to the FTB lump sum. So I would assume if you are owed anything it will come in another payment.

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