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Accountants(I'm new)I'm new
1 Dec 2025

See link below about voluntary contributions:

Restrictions on voluntary contributions | Australian Taxation Office


Under the heading 2022-23 financial year and later, it says that if you are 75 years or older the superfund can accept 'personal contributions' within 28 days after the end of the month in which you turn 75 years old. Does this include deductible personal contribution as well or only non-concessional contribution?

Does this mean that during that 28 day period after you turn 75 years old, you can make a deductible personal contribution without the need to pass the work test (e.g. you are retired for over a decade and haven't met the work test since you were 65)?

If yes, can you make 2 lots of concessional contributions up to the cap limit on the same day (in June 2025)? The first $30k will be allocated to the member in the financial year they made the contribution (June 2025), the other $30k will be posted to reserve on 30 June 2025 and will be allocated to the member on the 1 July 2025?


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Bruce4Tax(Taxicorn)Taxicorn
1 Dec 2025

Does this include deductible personal contribution


Yes, but only if you pass the work test - or work test exemption


Does this mean that during that 28 day period after you turn 75 years old, you can make a deductible personal contribution without the need to pass the work test


No - see above.






DamienATO(Community Support)Community Support
1 Dec 2025

Hi @Accountants,

 

Yes, personal contributions for those aged 75 or older include both deductible personal contributions (concessional) and non-concessional contributions.


There was a change about work test requirements from 2022-23 onwards, allowing funds to accept these contributions during the 28-day window after turning 75. You can only claim a deduction with the 28-day window.

 

However, if you want to claim a tax deduction for personal contributions when aged 67-74, you still need to meet the work test or work test exemption. This requirement applies to claiming the deduction, not to the fund accepting the contribution.

 

Regarding your scenario about making two lots of concessional contributions on the same day in June 2025, this relates to contribution timing and allocation rules that depend on your specific circumstances and fund arrangements. The standard concessional contribution cap is $30,000 per financial year, and contributions are generally allocated to the financial year when they're received by the fund.

 

You should check with your super fund about their specific processes for contribution timing and allocation. You may want to consider speaking with our tailored technical assistance team about your particular situation to ensure you understand how the contribution caps and timing rules apply to your circumstances.

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