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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.
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Division 293 tax explained: Super surcharge for high earners
High-income earners pay extra tax on their concessional super contributions, so it’s important to understand the rules.
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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.
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Quiz: Planning for retirement
Take the following 10-question quiz to test your knowledge on how to plan for your retirement.
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Transfer balance cap (TBC) for super pensions: How it works
The transfer balance cap limits the amount you can transfer from your super savings into a tax-free pension. The cap is currently $2m but you may have a different cap depending on when you started a pension.
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How carry-forward (catch-up) super contributions work
If you haven’t used all your concessional contributions cap in recent years you can play catch-up and get a handy tax concession to sweeten the deal. We explain how.
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TBAR: Transfer balance account reporting for SMSFs
Understanding the transfer balance account rules, including timing and transaction reporting, is extremely important for SMSF trustees..
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How is my Total Superannuation Balance (TSB) calculated?
Your total super balance determines whether you can use a range of valuable super measures. Learn how it works and what you could be eligible for.
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SMSF reporting and record-keeping requirements
SMSFs have many attractions but keeping up with the admin is not one of them. Here’s what you need to know to stay on the right side of the law.
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Starting a pension from your super
When you retire there’s more than one way to withdraw income from your super; we explain your options.
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Low Income Tax Offset (LITO): How it works
Low-income earners may be eligible to reduce their tax bill by as much as $700, without lifting a finger. Check our guide to who’s eligible and for how much.
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Non-concessional super contributions guide (2025–26)
Making a personal contribution into your super can be a great way to boost your retirement nest egg and enjoy the tax-effective benefits of the super system.
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Retiring this year? What to know before starting a super pension
As retirement beckons, it’s worth checking the rules around making last minute super contributions and how much you can transfer into a tax-free pension account.
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Super strategies after losing your spouse in retirement: What are the rules?
Inheriting your spouse’s super in retirement needs careful planning to ensure you make the most of the tax-free pension phase without exceeding your limit.
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Common financial mistakes SMSF trustees make just before retirement
There’s a lot to think about when you’re on the threshold of retirement, so it’s not surprising that mistakes are made and opportunities overlooked. Here’s what to watch out for.
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What to teach your (big) kids about super
If your kids are old enough to have scored their first fulltime or part-time job, now’s the time to pass on everything you wish you’d known about super at their age.
