Set out below are all SuperGuide articles that relate to Super contributions.
Making superannuation contributions: Super for beginners guide
It can be confusing to understand all the different types of super contributions. But it’s worth learning the main types and what each one offers you.
Recontribution strategy case study: How superannuation tax components impact estate planning
By withdrawing and recontributing some of your super, you may be able to reduce the amount of tax paid by your beneficiaries. Here’s how it works.
What to do if your employer doesn’t pay your super
If your employer isn’t making regular contributions to your super fund on your behalf, you should take action so you don’t miss out.
Bring-forward vs carry-forward contributions: What’s the difference?
These case studies show you how to bring forward future super contributions and carry forward unused contributions from the past.
How to boost your SMSF balance with contributions reserving
By using a contributions reserving strategy, SMSFs can potentially double their annual contributions caps in a single year
What super contributions are best for me?
Growing your retirement savings needs the right mix of super contributions. Here’s some case studies to get you thinking about what’s right for you.
How do tax-deductible superannuation contributions work?
Making a tax-deductible super contribution can be a great way to boost your retirement savings. Find out whether they could be the right strategy for you.
The pros and cons of investing your inheritance into super
Deciding whether to put an inheritance into super can be tricky, so think carefully before you act.
Contributing to your super in your late 60s: What are the rules?
Getting money into super in the final dash to retirement is not always straightforward, so check you’re eligible before making any last minute contributions.
Salary sacrifice and super: How does it work?
Forgoing some of your salary into your super through a salary sacrifice arrangement can have valuable tax benefits and help boost your retirement nest egg.
Your simple guide to Superannuation Guarantee (SG) contributions
For most of us, our employer’s regular SG payments are the main source of contributions going into our super, so it pays to understand what they are.
How carry-forward (catch-up) super contributions work
Rolling forward any unused amounts from your annual concessional contribution cap can be an easy way to get more money into super tax-effectively.
What is a recontribution strategy and how can I use it with my super?
Re-contribution strategies can reduce the tax on your super benefit and may eliminate tax for non-tax dependant beneficiaries like your adult children.
How LISTO works (Low Income Superannuation Tax Offset)
If you can find spare cash to make a contribution into your super account, you could be eligible to receive the LISTO top-up of up to $500 from the government.
How the Division 293 tax works: Super surcharge for high earners
High-income earners pay extra tax on their concessional super contributions, so it’s important to understand the rules.
