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Mm9301(Newbie)Newbie
20 Feb 2024

Hi, 

I’m seeking advice regarding working in retirement.

I’ve read some of the responses in this forum but this issue is confusing and some of the scenarios don’t quite fit my situation.


I fully retired from employment in Jan 2023 - Age 62. Shortly after I started an income stream.

It’s now 2024 and I’m 63 years old.


I have kept a super accumulation account in case I return to casual work.


This week I commenced casual work - at this stage less then 1 day per week (8hrs)


I’m trying to find information regarding the maximum hours I can work each week. 


The scenarios I I have read aren’t always clear but my reading suggests I cannot work more then 10 hours per week (gainful employment)?

I have also read that I cannot work 20 hours one week and then nothing the next week….it must be no more than 10 hours in any weekly period. Is this correct?


I have sent my Super Fund the same question and await a reply.

If you can provide an answer or steer me to the correct links/ documents that would be appreciated.


thankyou


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Deb_ATO(Community Support)Community Support
23 Feb 2024

Hi @Mm9301


You’re on the right track. You can return to work after retiring. The trustee of your Super fund will make the call about returning to work and what’s classified as being gainfully employed.


Generally, you declare you don't intend to be gainfully employed for more than 10 hours a week. But speak to your superfund and they'll give you the heads up on this.

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Deb_ATO(Community Support)Community Support
23 Feb 2024

Hi @Mm9301


You’re on the right track. You can return to work after retiring. The trustee of your Super fund will make the call about returning to work and what’s classified as being gainfully employed.


Generally, you declare you don't intend to be gainfully employed for more than 10 hours a week. But speak to your superfund and they'll give you the heads up on this.

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