The table below summarises the maximum tax rates payable on lump sum withdrawals from a taxed superannuation fund in 2020/21. Different tax rates apply if the payment is made in the event of death – see further down on this page. Check your latest statement or contact your super fund to confirm the tax components of your super account.
Tax component |
Age | Maximum tax rate |
---|---|---|
Tax-free |
Any |
Tax-free |
Taxable (taxed element)
|
Under preservation age |
20%1 |
Preservation age to 59 |
Up to $215,000 – 0% Above $215,000 – 15%1 |
|
Age 60+ | Tax-free | |
Taxable (untaxed element) |
Under preservation age
|
Up to $1,565,000 – 30%1 Above $1,565,000 – 45%1 |
Preservation age to 59 | Up to $215,000 – 15%1 Between $215,000 and $1,565,000 – 30%1 Above $1,565,000 – 45%1 |
|
Aged 60+ | Up to $1,565,000 – 15%1 Above $1,565,000 – 45%1 |
1. Plus Medicare levy.
The table below summarises the maximum tax rates payable when super is paid as a lump sum in the event of a member’s death.
Beneficiary |
Tax component | Maximum tax rate |
---|---|---|
Dependant for |
Tax-free and taxable |
Tax-free |
Non-tax dependant for tax purposes | Tax-free |
Tax-free |
Taxable (taxed element) |
15%3 | |
Taxable (untaxed element4) | 30%3 |
2. Includes a spouse, former spouse, child under 18 or 18 and over and dependant, financial dependant person and interdependent person.
3. Plus Medicare levy, unless paid to deceased’s estate.
4. Broadly, an untaxed element arises where the lump sum death benefit includes a life insurance benefit and the fund has claimed a tax deduction for the insurance premiums.
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