Do I need to pay tax on board and lodgings?

(Newbie)Newbie

21 Apr 2026

I live with my mother who has a mortgage, I get rent assistance to help cover my cost of living here for ‘lodgings only’ does she have to declare this even tho it’s family arrangements. Thank you

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YellowPotato

(Taxicorn)Taxicorn

21 Apr 2026

Best to ask a tax agent or ATO's technical advice

Unlikely, domestic arrangements would be considered as income. Not sure if the rent assistance payments affect the situation

https://www.ato.gov.au/individuals-and-families/investments-and-assets/property-and-land/residential-rental-properties/rental-income-you-must-declare#ato-Domesticarrangements

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