Discover the benefits of tax deductions when topping up your superannuation. By contributing up to $27,500 each year, you can reduce your tax liability while boosting your super balance. If your employer’s contributions or salary sacrifice agreement haven’t reached the limit, you can personally contribute and claim a tax deduction. This smart approach allows you to maximise your super and minimise your taxes.
Ensure you meet the ‘work test’ if you’re between 67 and 74 years old. To contribute personal concessional contributions and claim a deduction, you must have worked at least 40 hours within 30 consecutive days before the financial year ends. Once you meet this requirement, you can make voluntary contributions to your super fund.
To qualify for the tax deduction, ensure your contribution reaches the super fund before 30 June (consider processing times). Additionally, submit a Notice of Intent to Claim or Vary a Deduction for Personal Super Contributions to your super fund before filing your tax return. This notifies them about the amount you intend to claim as a deduction.
Utilise Unused Contribution Caps to Your Advantage
If your total super balance is below $500,000 and you haven’t reached your cap in the past four years, you can carry forward any unused contributions. This allows you to make a larger tax-deductible contribution this year. For example, if you contributed $10,000 in concessional contributions in the 2021-22 financial year, you can carry forward the unused $17,500 to this year. You can claim a larger tax deduction by making a higher personal contribution. This strategy is especially useful if you’ve made a capital gain and want to reduce your tax liability.
Take Advantage of Special SMSF Benefits
For self-managed superannuation funds (SMSFs), there’s a unique advantage in reporting concessional contributions. You can make a contribution in June but allocate it to the member 28 days later in July. By leveraging this quirk, you can contribute up to $55,000 this financial year (double the $27,500 cap) and claim the full tax deduction. The SMSF recognises this contribution in two parts: one in June and the other from the fund’s reserve in July. Self-employed individuals can benefit greatly from this strategy, boosting their super while reducing their tax liability in a specific year.
Maximise Tax Savings as a Couple
To optimise tax savings for a couple, it’s beneficial to balance the amount of super each person holds. With a cap on tax-free retirement account transfers, consider making contributions on behalf of your spouse. If their assessable income is below $37,000, a contribution of $3,000 or more allows you to claim a tax offset of up to $540.
Another way to top up your spouse’s super is through super splitting. If your spouse hasn’t retired and is below their preservation age, you can roll over up to 85% of taxed splitable contributions from a financial year to their account.
Strategic Retirement Timing
For those considering retirement, waiting until after 1 July 2023 offers benefits. Indexation will increase the general transfer balance cap by $200,000 to $1.9 million. By delaying your retirement income stream until after this date, you gain access to an additional $200,000 cap of tax-free superannuation savings.
Consult a Financial Adviser
Before implementing any superannuation strategies, it’s crucial to seek advice from a financial adviser. They can provide personalised guidance based on your specific circumstances, ensuring you make informed decisions.
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HOW VOGUE ADVISORY GROUP CAN HELP – Super Contributions
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