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July 19, 2018
The ATO is encouraging taxpayers to review their super this tax time.
Finding lost super or consolidating any unwanted multiple accounts can make a massive difference to your nest egg.
There is over $18 billion in lost and unclaimed super. Those who have changed their name, address, job or lived overseas are at high risk of having lost super.
During the last five years, more than $10.7 billion of super has been consolidated from over 2.1 million accounts through ATO online services.
The ATO is also reminding taxpayers that the new super deduction is available. Most people under 75 years of age can claim a tax deduction for personal after-tax super contributions.
Personal super contributions deductions provide a level of flexibility for young people that change jobs frequently, self-employed contractors, small business employees, freelancers and people whose employers do not offer salary sacrifice arrangements.
To claim a deduction for any personal super contributions made in 2017/18, you must lodge a notice of intent to claim a deduction with your fund and receive a confirmation letter from them before lodging your tax return.