Taxation of superannuation
Taxation of superannuation
Section: 11.1
11.1 Taxation of superannuation funds
How is the super fund taxed?
Superannuation is taxed at concessional levels compared to other types of investments. For most members aged 60 and over, a super fund is effectively tax-free.
Super funds must be complying (as defined by APRA) to be taxed at 15%.
Tax file number (TFN)
A fund must pay tax at the rate of 47% on no-TFN contributions income - that is contributions paid to the fund where a TFN has not been provided.
Tax on a non-complying fund
If a fund receives a notice from APRA stating that it is a non-complying fund, it is taxed at the rate of 45% . and denied the following concessions:
- certain special CGT rules,
- death and disablement insurance deductions
- exemption of income related pensions deductions
- ability to transfer contributions tax liability
- refund of excess franking credits
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Last modified: Wednesday, June 28, 2023