Changes to contributions caps

The existing transitional $50,000 concessional contributions cap for people who are aged 50 or over ended on 30 June 2012.

For the 2012/13 and 2013/14 financial years, the general $25,000 concessional contributions cap will apply to everyone.

From 1 July 2014, the Government intends to allow people aged 50 and over with super balances below $500,000 to make up to $25,000 more in concessional contributions than allowed under the general concessional contributions cap.

Contributions counted against your concessional contributions cap include:

• employer contributions including Superannuation Guarantee, Award, employer voluntary, and salary sacrifice contributions
• personal contributions for which you claim a personal tax deduction.


Want to know more?
For more information on contributions caps in superannuation and the consequences for exceeding these caps please refer to the ATO website.

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