I am 67 years old and just retired. I have some money in Superannuation account, which I intend to turn into a Choice Income account. I also have some savings, which I keep in bank accounts. The Super Fund's advisor suggested I make $360,000 non-concessional contributions (using the Bring Forward Rule). My question is: am I not better off keeping my savings into the bank (I am getting decent interest rates on those)? I am aware that I have to pay Tax on all the interest I get on those accounts. Is there a way to avoid paying tax on the interest of this money?
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That is what your advisor is for - the statement of advice should have considered alternatives like this.
Is there a way to avoid paying tax on the interest of this money?
Taxable income for the year to be such that you are below the income threshold for paying tax. Consider the Seniors and Pensioners Tax Offset (SAPTO) as well as the Low Income tax offset (LITO -$700) when calculating how much income you can receive before paying tax.
Seniors and pensioners tax offset | Australian Taxation Office
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