Commencement date

Best Start tax credit is paid with a main benefit for children born on or after 1 July 2018 from the later of:

• 1 July 2018 or
• the commencement date of the main benefit or
• the commencement date of the Orphans Benefit or Unsupported Childs Benefit if the client also receives a main benefit or
• the day after the end of payment of paid parental leave or
• the date the child came into care