1. Government co-contributions

Government co-contribution

Want an extra $500 in your super account?

 

Top up your super by 30 June 2018 and you might be eligible for a $500 government co-contribution.

The Government co-contribution is designed to help eligible low and middle income earners boost their super.

 

Am I eligible?

In order to qualify, you must meet the following criteria:

  • be under the age of 71 at the end of June 2018
  • earn less than $51,813 per year
  • earn at least 10% of your total income from employment or running a business (or both)
  • be a permanent resident of Australia
  • lodge an income tax return for the 2017/18 financial year.

 How much can I get?

If you earn less than $36,813 p.a. and make after-tax contributions of up to $1,000 in a financial year, the Government will match 50 cents for every $1 you contribute to super – up to a maximum of $500. 

If your total income is more than $36,813 p.a. and less than $51,813 p.a. you may be eligible for a reduced co-contribution amount. 

If your total super balance exceeds the general Transfer Balance Cap (currently $1.6 million as at 1 July 2017) you will not be eligible to receive the government co-contribution.

I'm eligible, what's next?
  1. Make an after tax contribution online via Member SuperSite (BPAY / EFT), or fill in a Voluntary Contribution form (Cheque / money order) by 30 June 2018.
  2. Lodge your tax return for the 2017/18 financial year
  3. The Australian Taxation Office will deposit a co-contribution directly into your super account in the 2018/19 financial year.

For more information about the Government co-contribution, read the Super Co-Contribution Fact Sheet or refer to the ATO website.

 

General Advice Warning

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