Once you hit age 75, your super fund is generally unable to accept further contributions into your super account (see more details below).
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.
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.
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.
You can withdraw your super: when you turn 65 (even if you haven't retired) when you reach preservation age and retire, or. under the transition to retirement rules, while continuing to work.
Taking money out of superannuation doesn't affect payments from us. But what you do with the money may. For instance we'll count it in your income and assets tests if you either: use it to buy an income stream.
You may be able to take your superannuation as a lump sum payment when you retire. This is usually tax-free from age 60.
As a general rule, most people will need 70% of their take home pay to maintain their lifestyle in retirement. And since we're living longer, which is great, your super may need to last for 30 years or more after you retire.
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 Bottom Line. For some, a lump-sum pension payment makes sense. For others, having less to upfront capital is better. In either case, pension payments should be used responsibility with the mindset of having these resources support you throughout your retirement.
Can I access super at 65 and keep working? Yes. You can access your super when you turn 65 regardless of whether you're still working. You can also make certain types of super contributions up until you turn 75, even if you're retired and drawing a super pension.
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.
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.
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.
Assets Test
A single homeowner can have up to $634,750 of assessable assets and receive a part pension – for a single non-homeowner the higher threshold is $859,250. For a couple, the higher threshold to $954,000 for a homeowner and $1,178,500 for a non-homeowner.
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.
If you exceed the cap, you are liable to pay tax on the excess transfer balance earnings (excess transfer balance tax). You also need to transfer any excess to a super accumulation account or withdraw it as a lump sum.
If you choose to leave the excess concessional contributions in super, you need to pay any extra tax and the ECC charge out of your own money. Individuals who make contributions on or after 1 July 2021 that exceed their cap, will no longer be liable to pay the ECC charge.
If you're 60 and over, the income will generally be tax-free. If you're between your preservation age and 59, the components of your super will dictate how it will be taxed.
When you turn 60, your pension payments (or any lump sum withdrawals) are usually tax free. All lump sums and pension payments are tax-free after age 60. If you're under age 60, tax may be applicable.