* Limits for the financial year ending 30 June 2021 (from 1 July 2021 the before-tax limit will increase to $27,500. Visit ato.gov.au to check the current limits).
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Example is for illustration purposes only, assuming a personal income tax rate of 32.5%.
This information is about Cbus and doesn’t take into account your specific needs. You should look at your own financial position, objectives and requirements before making any
financial decisions. Read the relevant Cbus Product Disclosure Statement to decide if Cbus is right for you. Call 1300 361 784 or visit cbussuper.com.au for a copy. Also read the
relevant Target Market Determination at cbussuper.com.au/tmd (available from 5 October 2021).
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Other things you should know about claiming a tax deduction
Are you aged 67 to 74?
Once you reach age 67 (or 65 for nancial years ending 30 June 2020 and earlier) there may be restrictions on the after-tax contributions you
can make to your super. The rules are slightly dierent if you’ve recently retired. You can check your eligibility at cbussuper.com.au/boostsuper
or call us for help.
There is a limit on the amount you can claim
You can't claim a tax deduction for an amount more than your before-tax limit. The before-tax limit is $25,000* for all before-tax contributions,
including employer payments and salary sacrice. If you don't use your full annual cap, you may be able to carry forward the leftover amount
to the next nancial year, for up to 5 years in total. Read our Making extra contributions fact sheet or visit ato.gov.au for more information as
conditions apply.
How it works
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If you withdraw funds
Since you made the after-tax contribution, if you have:
■
made a cash withdrawal
■
opened an income stream account
■
rolled over to another fund
■
contributed to your partner/spouse’s super account
make sure you contact us before you ll in the form to check
how much you may be able to claim.
If you’re a high income earner
If your total income for the year, including any before-tax super
contributions you make or receive, is more than $250,000* Division
293 tax applies.
This is an additional tax, on top of the standard 15% tax that is
generally paid on before-tax super contributions.
So if claiming a tax deduction on personal contributions pushes
you above $250,000, you may have to pay Division 293 tax.
In 2021 Ami was employed as a full-time architect, and earned $100,000 (before tax). She received $9,500 into her super from her
employer, and also made an after-tax personal contribution of $20,000.
If she tries to claim the full $20,000, she will be over the $25,000 limit for before-tax super contributions. She would like to claim as
much as she can as a tax deduction.
$25,000
(before-tax cap)
- $9,500
(employer contribution)
= $15,500
(is the most that Ami can claim as a tax deduction)
No tax deduction claimed Tax deduction claimed
$100,000
taxable income
& $20,000
after-tax personal super
contributions
$84,500
taxable income
&
$13,175
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before-tax personal super
contributions
$4,500
after-tax personal super
contributions
$22,967
income tax payable
$17,929
income tax payable
Ami’s taxable income drops to $84,500, and the income tax she has to pay drops too.
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The $15,500 contribution to her super is now taxed at 15%, and counts towards her before-tax contribution cap.
Cbus can help you work out what’s right for you.
You should think carefully about the contributions you make each year to see what's best for you. Tax rules are
complex and can vary based on your personal circumstances, so it's important you're familiar with the rules
that apply. For example, tax penalties may apply if you exceed your contribution limits. Cbus Advice Services
can help you to understand your options – call 1300 361 784 (press 4).
For more information on contribution limits, claiming a tax deduction and eligibility requirements, visit
cbussuper.com.au/super/making-super-contributions or ato.gov.au/super.