Can I Pay My Superannuation into My Wife's Super Account

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ChrisATO · Answer

While it sounds like a reasonable idea, the short answer is no. Your employer needs to pay super guarantee (SG) into a super account in your name. This means they can't pay it into your wife's super account. You have a few options. You could ask your super fund (the one paying your pension) to open a separate accumulation account for you. Otherwise you could find another super provider or go with your employer's super fund (their default fund). Go to our website for more information about paying super contributions.

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