How does DASP apply if I am aged 60 when I leave Australia?

 Author: KaraATO(Community Support)Community Support

6 June 2025

Hi @MacFour,

If you stay in Australia for those 180 days and finished working, you might still be able to take out your super as a lump sum instead of using the Departing Australia Superannuation Payment (DASP).

The important part is meeting a condition of release. If you do, your super could be tax-free here, depending on your fund. But if you're wait until after leaving Australia, you'll likely have to go through DASP, where employer contributions get taxed at 35%.

Also important to note you may have to pay tax on that lump super payment in your home country, so best to check with your home countries tax system.

I'd also say it'd be best requesting tailored technical assistance as you'll want to get this right before you go.

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