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.
Set out below are the latest articles that relate to super contributions.
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
Contribution splitting: How to boost your spouse’s super
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
What to do if you exceed your super contributions caps
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.
Concessional super contributions guide (2021–22)
Concessional contributions are taxed at concessional rates, so to make the most of them it’s important to understand how they work.
What is the maximum super contribution base for 2021–22?
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.
