Getting money into super
Eligibility to make super contributions
Section: 2.5
2.5 Eligibility to make super contributions
Whether or not a superannuation contribution can be made depends on:
- the age of the member at the time of the contribution
- whether the member meets the work test (if required)
- tax file number
- the member's total superannuation balance.
| Contribution type | Work test? | Age limit |
| Mandated employer contributions: | ||
| Super Guarantee (SG) contributions (concessional) | Work test does not apply | No age restriction |
| Contributions made under an industrial agreement or award | ||
| Payments from the ATO Superannuation Holding Accounts Special Account (SHASA) | ||
| Non-mandated contributions: | ||
| Salary sacrifice (concessional) | Work test does not apply | The maximum age is 75 |
| Non-concessional contributions | Work test does not apply | The maximum age is 75 |
| Personal deductible (concessional) - contributions that an individual can claim as a tax deduction, up to the concessional contributions cap. | The work test still applies for people between the ages 67 and 75 | The maximum age is 75 |
| Spouse contribution | The work test applies if the spouse who is receiving the contribution is age 74 or over at the time of contribution. The contributing spouse must meet the work test and be under age 75. | Spouse must be under age 75 |
| Downsizer contribution | Work test does not apply. | There is no maximum age limit. Member must be age 55 years or older and meet other eligibility criteria. |
| Note: Contributions can be received 28 days after the end of the month in which the person turns 75. | ||
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Last modified: Tuesday, June 27, 2023