Am I able to access my super to pay off an ATO debt.
I just lost my job and I struggle to find employment due to my medical condition (I do dialysis).
I'm on the transplant list and when I get the call that a kidney is available I need to leave everything and go to Sydney for 3 months to live.
I don't need to the added pressure of paying off the debt and also dont want to lose my home (caravan on my block of land).
Hi @Aussie1979
There are very limited circumstances in which you can access your super early.
They can be found at When you can access your super early | Australian Taxation Office (ato.gov.au)
You need to work though each option and see if it applies to your personal circumstance.
From the provided information you may be eligible for release on compassionate grounds
Toby
Toby
Hi @Aussie1979
There are very limited circumstances in which you can access your super early.
They can be found at When you can access your super early | Australian Taxation Office (ato.gov.au)
You need to work though each option and see if it applies to your personal circumstance.
From the provided information you may be eligible for release on compassionate grounds
Toby
Toby
You may be able to access your superannuation [link removed by moderator] to pay off an ATO debt under certain circumstances, such as severe financial hardship or compassionate grounds. Given your situation, you may be eligible due to your medical condition and financial struggles.
You can contact your super fund or the ATO to discuss your options and provide supporting documentation, such as medical evidence and proof of financial hardship. Additionally, you may want to seek advice from a financial advisor or a social worker for further guidance and support.
Howdy @michael569gardn,
@TobyJDodd, is spot on, there are 5 different types of early release of super, we only do compassionate release. The other 4 are covered by the superfund.
Compassionate grounds expenses cover certain circumstances expenses like:
More details on the expenses that we can cover check here.
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