Grow your super
Smart strategies to maximise your super balance, and make the most of your financial future
Get your super together
When you have super in an account that you're not adding to, it can be eroded by fees. You may also have lost track of your super when moving house, changing jobs, or if you changed your name. If you have any lost super we can help you find it.
There are several ways to get your super together:
- Through MyLife Online
- Download the Request to consolidate your super form and mail it to us
- Call us on 1300 695 433
Everyone's situation is different and you should check if there are any insurance implications and exit fees from other funds before you transfer your super. We can help you with this so please give us a call.
Types of Contributions
There are two kinds of contributions you can make to your super: concessional (before tax) and non-concessional (after-tax).
Claiming your after-tax contribution as a tax deduction
If you make personal after-tax contributions, you have the option to request they are treated as concessional contributions and they will count towards your $27,500 p.a. concessional cap. If you are self-employed or are unable to salary sacrifice with your employer, this might be helpful.
By requesting any personal after-tax contributions to be treated as concessional contributions, you may be able to claim the contribution as a tax deduction.
If you would like to claim a tax deduction for any non-concessional contributions made into your super, please download and return the Notice of intent to claim a tax deduction for super contributions form to us before whichever of the following occurs first:
- the day you lodge your income tax return for the financial year the contributions were made, or
- the end of the financial year after the financial year in which you made the contributions
Please download the above form for more information.
After your form is submitted, we’ll send you a confirmation letter for tax purposes. However, if you don’t submit the above form, your after-tax contribution will remain as a non-concessional contribution and count towards your non-concessional annual limit ($110,000 p.a.).
Warning: If you’ve made a non-concessional contribution into your super and you will be claiming it as a tax deduction, you need to lodge the claim before you move your super money into a pension.
If we receive your Notice of intent to claim a tax deduction form after your pension is set up - and an income stream has commenced based on whole or part of the contribution - the form will not be valid and you will not be eligible to claim it as a tax deduction.
Exceeding the concessional contributions cap means you may not be eligible for any tax benefits.
Things to consider
The “best” contribution for you will depend on your individual circumstances, such as your tax situation, income and age. You cannot withdraw contributions made into your super until you reach age 65, or if you retire and reach your preservation age.
Get help if you need it
We can provide you with information and advice to help you make the most of your contributions.
Other ways to contribute
There are other ways of building your super wealth and every little bit helps towards planning the future lifestyle you want.
Government co-contributions
Government co-contributions help eligible members boost their retirement savings. The amount of government co-contribution you may receive depends on your income and how much you contribute. If you make personal (after-tax) contributions to your super, the government can make a contribution (called a co-contribution) up to a maximum amount of $500.
More on government co-contributionsSpouse contributions
If your partner is earning a low income or taking time off work to care for family, there are ways you can help your partner’s super balance continue to grow by:
- making a Spouse Contribution to their super account
- arranging for Contribution Splitting (also known as Super Splitting)
We're here to help
We can help guide you if you have any questions about growing your super balance.