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Your Finances

Your Finances

Super

If you are worried or have a question about something to do with your superannuation, if you would like to take your superannuation in the form of an income stream, or for people who have a number of superannuation accounts because they have changed jobs. This section covers resources for all these issues and more.

The Australian Taxation Office's Superannuation website is the best source online for up to date superannuation information.

 

You can only access your superannuation once you have reached the minimum age set by law and have permanently retired from the workforce.

You may be able to combine superannuation accounts, making it easier to keep track of your superannuation and possibly lower fees and charges.

If you are worried or have a question about something to do with your superannuation.

Tax payees can claim an 18% tax offset on superannuation contributions for up to $3,000 made on behalf of their low income or non-working spouse.

The super co-contribution is an Australian Government initiative to help low to middle income earners save for their retirement.

 
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