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Super contributions

Set out below are the latest articles that relate to super contributions.

PremiumContributing to your super in your late 60s: What are the rules?

Contributing to your super in your late 60s: What are the rules?

February 25, 2022

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.

PremiumHow to boost your SMSF balance with contributions reserving

How to boost your SMSF balance with contributions reserving

February 25, 2022

By using a contributions reserving strategy, SMSFs can potentially double their annual contributions caps in a single year

PremiumContribution splitting: How to boost your spouse’s super

Contribution splitting: How to boost your spouse’s super

February 25, 2022

Splitting your super with your spouse or partner can be a great way to boost your joint retirement savings and possibly save yourself some tax as well.

PremiumRecontribution strategy case study: How superannuation tax components impact estate planning

Recontribution strategy case study: How superannuation tax components impact estate planning

August 24, 2021

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

What to do if your employer doesn’t pay your super

August 4, 2021

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?

Bring-forward vs carry-forward contributions: What’s the difference?

July 20, 2021

These case studies show you how to bring forward future super contributions and carry forward unused contributions from the past.

PremiumWhat super contributions are best for me?

What super contributions are best for me?

July 13, 2021

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.

PremiumHow do tax-deductible superannuation contributions work?

How do tax-deductible superannuation contributions work?

July 7, 2021

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.

PremiumSalary sacrifice and super: How does it work?

Salary sacrifice and super: How does it work?

July 1, 2021

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.

PremiumHow carry-forward (catch-up) super contributions work

How carry-forward (catch-up) super contributions work

July 1, 2021

Rolling forward any unused amounts from your annual concessional contribution cap can be an easy way to get more money into super tax-effectively.

PremiumHow LISTO works (Low Income Superannuation Tax Offset)

How LISTO works (Low Income Superannuation Tax Offset)

July 1, 2021

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.

PremiumHow the Division 293 tax works: Super surcharge for high earners

How the Division 293 tax works: Super surcharge for high earners

July 1, 2021

High-income earners pay extra tax on their concessional super contributions, so it’s important to understand the rules.

PremiumWhat to do if you exceed your super contributions caps

What to do if you exceed your super contributions caps

July 1, 2021

Going over your annual limits for super contributions can cause problems and cost you money, so it’s important to know what to do if you have.

PremiumConcessional super contributions guide (2021–22)

Concessional super contributions guide (2021–22)

July 1, 2021

Concessional contributions are taxed at concessional rates, so to make the most of them it’s important to understand how they work.

PremiumWhat is the maximum super contribution base for 2021–22?

What is the maximum super contribution base for 2021–22?

July 1, 2021

High income earners face a quarterly cap on the amount of income on which their employer must make SG contributions. Here’s the limit for 2021-22 and previous years.

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