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Key superannuation rates and thresholds for 2025-26
A new financial year brings updated thresholds for a range of super measures. Take a look at the new numbers to check for opportunities.
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Income tax calculator (2025–26 and previous years)
Enter your taxable income and the calculator will show your total tax, marginal tax rate and your effective tax rate.
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Super death benefits and tax: What you and your beneficiaries need to know
Your beneficiaries could end up paying more tax than necessary when they receive your superannuation death benefit if you don’t learn the rules that apply.
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Concessional super contributions guide (2025-26)
Concessional contributions make up most of the money going into your super account, so it’s important to understand what these are and how they work.
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How the government co-contribution scheme works (including calculator)
A free co-contribution payment made by the government into your super account can be a great way to boost your super account if you have some money to spare.
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What is the maximum super contribution base?
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 2024–25.
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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.
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In your 50s or younger? The super rules that apply to you
When you reach your 50s, it’s time to get serious about your super, so here’s the key super rules for your age group.
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How much super do I need to retire on $60,000 a year?
Once you know how much retirement income you are aiming for, we show you how to calculate the amount of super you will need to fund it.
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How to start a pension in your SMSF
There are decisions to make and steps to take before a fund member can start withdrawing retirement income from their super. Here’s what trustees need to know.
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Superannuation Guarantee contributions rate and rules
With Super Guarantee (SG) contribution rates changing again, it pays to understand the rules and the rate your employer is required to pay in 2025-26.
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How LISTO works (Low Income Superannuation Tax Offset)
The Low Income Super Tax Offset is a government rebate that can help boost your super and make saving for retirement a little easier.
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What to do if your employer doesn’t pay your super
Chasing your unpaid super contributions can be difficult but there are things you can do to get the money you’re owed and ensure your super account keeps growing.
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Bring-forward rule explained: How to make large super contributions
Using the bring-forward rule is a great way to put a larger contribution into your super account in a single year. Here’s what you need to know about the rules.
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How a transition-to-retirement (TTR) pension works
If you are looking to wind back working hours or boost your super in the lead-up to retirement, a transition-to-retirement (TTR) pension may be the answer.
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Minimum pension drawdown rates (2025–26) and calculator
There’s no limit on the amount you can withdraw each year from an account-based super pension, but there are age-based minimum annual withdrawal rates. Here’s how they are calculated.
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Australian income tax brackets and rates (2025-26 and previous years)
This financial year is one of the few in recent times where the income tax brackets or rates have not changed, although you may see a change in base income if your wage includes super, due to the increase in the Super Guarantee from 11.5% to 12%.
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How superannuation works: Super for beginners guide
Super often ends up being your biggest asset outside the family home, so it pays to understand how it works and then to keep tabs on it.
