Do I have to pay tax on lump sum withdrawals?
Super withdrawal benefits paid in cash from a taxed fund (like AustralianSuper) will generally be tax-free for those aged 60 or over. This includes both lump-sum and pension payments.
For those aged under 60 years and who are eligible to receive their benefit, the tax treatment of lump-sum withdrawals is divided into a tax-free and a taxable component.
| Components |
Tax treatment |
| Tax-free |
No tax payable |
| Taxable (includes the Medicare levy) |
- If aged under 55, taxed at 21.5%
- If aged between the preservation age and 59 years, the first $175,000 tax free and the balanced is taxed at 16.5%
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