From 1 January 2023, the eligible age to make a downsizer contribution is 55 years of age and over. From 1 July 2022, it was 60 years of age or over, and prior to this, it was 65 years of age and over.
If you are turning 75 during a Financial Year you can make voluntary Concessional Contributions to your SMSF on or before the day that is 28 days after the end of the month in which you turn 75, provided you satisfy the Work Test or meet the Work Test Exemption criteria.
You can access your super when you: reach your preservation age and retire. reach your preservation age and choose to begin a transition to retirement income stream while you are still working. are 65 years old (even if you have not retired).
You can contribute to your super at any time up to age 74, even if you're not working. If you want to claim a tax deduction for your personal contributions you'll need to meet the work test, or work test exemption rules.
Once you hit age 75, your super fund is generally unable to accept further contributions into your super account (see more details below).
It's perfectly okay to start making super contributions again if you retire but later change your mind and re-enter the workforce. That includes if you have made a written declaration to your super fund you intended to retire and have taken a lump sum super payout or are receiving ongoing payments from your super fund.
If you are 75 years or older, the super fund cannot accept any voluntary (concessional and non-concessional) contributions from you apart from mandated (super guarantee) employer contributions which can be contributed at any time regardless of age.
How Much Can I Put into Super in a Lump Sum 2023? You can put a lump sum of at least $110,000 into superannuation, which is the general non-concessional contribution cap. However, you can often put in much more using the concessional contribution cap, bring-forward rule and carry-forward rule.
Lump Sum Withdrawal from Super Over 65
Reaching age 65 is a full superannuation condition of release in itself. This means that you will have full access to your superannuation, allowing you to make lump sum withdrawals or commence an account-based pension income stream, regardless of your employment status.
If you want a lump sum superannuation withdrawal at age 60, you will need to retire fully. You'll also need to submit a declaration to your super fund that you are retiring permanently, with no intention of returning to gainful employment - either part-time or full-time.
Your fund must pay your super as a lump sum. The payment is tax-free if you withdraw it within 24 months of certification. If your fund does not allow access due to a terminal medical condition, you may be able to move your super to a different fund.
How much super you'll need in retirement depends on the lifestyle you want. According to the government's MoneySmart website, if you own your home, the rule of thumb is that you'll need two-thirds (67%) of your current income each year to maintain the same standard of living.
While you're under Age Pension age
We don't count you or your partner's superannuation in the income and assets tests, if your fund isn't paying you a superannuation pension. If your fund is paying you a superannuation pension, it is assessable as an income stream.
There are limits on how much you can pay into your super fund each financial year without having to pay extra tax. These limits are called 'contribution caps'. You can contribute up to $110,000 each year in non-concessional contributions.
You may be able to take your superannuation as a lump sum payment when you retire. This is usually tax-free from age 60.
Assume, for example, you will need 65 per cent of your pre-retirement income, so if you earn $50,000 now, you might need $32,500 in retirement.
The Work Bonus income bank is useful for pensioners who wish to work, particularly those who undertake intermittent or occasional work. Note: from 1 December 2022 to 31 December 2023, a one-off, temporary credit of $4,000 applies to Work Bonus income bank balances.
If your super provider allows it, you may be able to withdraw some or all of your super in a single payment. This payment is called a lump sum. You may be able to withdraw your super in several lump sums. However, if you ask your provider to make regular payments from your super it may be an income stream.
If you have reached the eligible age, you may be able to contribute up to $300,000 from the proceeds of the sale (or part sale) of your home into your superannuation fund. The eligible age is as follows: From 1 January 2023, 55 years old or older.
Although not announced as part of this year's Federal Budget, it's important for employers to note that the superannuation guarantee (SG) rate will increase from the current 10.5% to 11% on 1 July 2023. Employers will need to remember to update your payroll system to comply with this increase.
Downsizing superannuation contributions may affect your income support payment. Before you make a decision, we recommend you either: seek professional advice.
A lump sum withdrawal is a cash payment from your super to your bank account. You can request to withdraw a lump sum if you've met certain conditions set by the Government.