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Joecomeau1(Newbie)Newbie
6 June 2023

I'm 61 years old, dual U.S./AUS citizen, born in U.S., Self employed and currently consulting in the U.S., I want to take a lump Sum withdrawal from my Super to consolidate my retirement funds in the U.S.. so they can be managed by U.S. financial planner/management firm. I have no plans to return to Australia to live. Am I allowed to take a lump sum withdrawal of my Super even though I am still consulting in the U.S.? Do I meet the definition of retired by the ATO given I am no longer collecting an income in Australia and am not an Australian resident for tax purposes?

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Bruce4Tax(Taxicorn)Taxicorn
ATO Certified Response6 June 2023

Am I allowed to take a lump sum withdrawal of my Super even though I am still consulting in the U.S.?


Only if you can meet a condition of release.


https://www.ato.gov.au/Super/Self-managed-super-funds/Paying-benefits/Conditions-of-release/


Do I meet the definition of retired by the ATO given I am no longer collecting an income in Australia and am not an Australian resident for tax purposes?


No, because you are still working 10+ hours per week.


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Bruce4Tax(Taxicorn)Taxicorn
ATO Certified Response6 June 2023

Am I allowed to take a lump sum withdrawal of my Super even though I am still consulting in the U.S.?


Only if you can meet a condition of release.


https://www.ato.gov.au/Super/Self-managed-super-funds/Paying-benefits/Conditions-of-release/


Do I meet the definition of retired by the ATO given I am no longer collecting an income in Australia and am not an Australian resident for tax purposes?


No, because you are still working 10+ hours per week.


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