Q1: I am now 61 years old and just retired, so understand I can access all my super tax-free. I'm about to move my balance less than $6,000 from an accumulation account to an income account. I wish to reduce the death tax payable by my beneficiaries in the case of my death. I have over $600,000 in my super as a taxable component and wonder if and how I can withdraw part of it (say up to $300,000 if no, bring-forward used) and contribute it back to super as a non-concessional contribution.
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Garth McNally
Garth has worked in the Australian Superannuation industry for over 20 years with a specific focus on self-managed super funds. He provides ongoing support and training to individuals as well as to professionals working in the superannuation area, including advisers, accountants and lawyers. He is a regular contributor to industry publications and to the leading professional bodies including Chartered Accountants Australia & New Zealand (CA ANZ).
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