Currently, the earnings on assets used to support a transition-to-retirement pension account are tax-free. Members who are over preservation age (but younger than 65) and have not retired may start a transition-to-retirement pension. This enables the member to draw a pension from their superannuation account while still working. This pension is designed to supplement the member’s income to enable them to “transition” into retirement. The earnings on this pension account are tax-free.
From 1 July 2017, the earnings on a transition-to-retirement pension account will no longer be tax-free. Existing capital assets that support a transition-to-retirement pension account will be eligible for capital gains tax relief. This will be addressed in a separate article.
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