The income test forms a major part of your likelihood of receiving an Age Pension. That’s well-known and the thresholds are quite clear. Which income is included and which is excluded can be more complex, which is why we covered this topic in some detail in recent articles. But many reader comments highlighted yet another level of detail when it comes to retirees and their income. You would probably assume that the method Centrelink uses to calculate your eligibility, based upon income, would be the same regardless of the entitlement. But no, this is not the case. Here’s how Ryley Brito, Technology Product Officer, explains it in a brief Q and A sparked by a member’s need for clarification:
