The ability to bring-forward non-concessional contributions, and the bring-forward period, is impacted by a client’s total superannuation balance at 30 June of the previous financial year.
A client’s total super balance in Year 2 and 3 of any bring-forward period will determine whether any remaining cap can be used.
Tables 1 - 3 below demonstrate the interaction between total superannuation balance and the available cap under the bring-forward rule, in the particular financial year that the bring-forward is triggered (Year 1). Choose the particular table that applies to your client, according to the financial year they triggered the bring forward rule.
Table 1: Bring-forward was triggered in 2022-23
Less than $1.48 million
$330,000 (3 year bring forward period)
2024-25
At least $1.48m but less than $1.59m
$220,000 (2 year bring forward period)
2023-24
At least $1.59m but less than $1.7m
$110,000 (no bring forward available)
N/A
$1.7 million or more
Nil
N/A
Table 2: Bring-forward was triggered in 2023-24
Less than $1.68 million
$330,000 (3 year bring forward period)
2025-26
At least $1.68m but less than $1.79m
$220,000 (2 year bring forward period)
2024-25
At least $1.79m but less than $1.9m
$110,000 (no bring forward available)
N/A
$1.9 million or more
Nil
N/A
Table 3: Bring-forward was triggered in 2024-25
Less than $1.66 million
$360,000 (3 year bring forward period)
2026-27
At least $1.66m but less than $1.78m
$240,000 (2 year bring forward period)
2025-26
At least $1.78m but less than $1.9m
$120,000 (no bring forward available)
N/A
$1.9 million or more
Nil
N/A
Year 1 of the bring-forward period
It’s important to note that the total super balance thresholds in Tables 1-3 above apply only in the year that the bring-forward rule is triggered (Year 1 of bring-forward period).
Total super balance in year 2 and year 3
Where a member has triggered the bring forward rule, it is important to note that if their total superannuation balance just prior to Year 2, or Year 3 (if applicable), of their bring-forward period is equal to or greater than the general transfer balance cap for that year, their non-concessional contributions cap for that financial year is reduced to nil - this means that any non-concessional contributions made in that year will be in excess of the non-concessional contributions cap.
The general transfer balance cap is:
- $1.6m for 2017-18 to 2020-21
- $1.7m for 2021-22 and 2022-23
- $1.9m for 2023-24 and 2024-25.
Example 1 − Bring-forward triggered in 2022-23 (Table 1)
Year 1: On 30 June 2022, Laura’s total superannuation balance is $1.45 million (below the threshold of $1.48m to be eligible for a three-year bring-forward cap - see Table 1).
On 1 July 2022, she contributes $180,000, triggering a three-year bring-forward period. $150,000 of her $330,000 bring-forward cap remains immediately after this contribution.
Laura did not make any further contributions in 2022-23.
Year 2: Laura did not make any further contributions in 2023-24.
Year 3: On 30 June 2024, Laura’s total superannuation balance is $1.67 million (having increased with her contributions and earnings over the previous years).
Laura’s remaining bring forward cap is still $150,000 ($330,000 - $180,000).
Her total superannuation balance at 30 June 2024 does not reduce her remaining cap for 2024-25, since it is below $1.9 million (the general transfer balance cap for 2024-25).
Laura is able to contribute up to the remaining cap of $150,000 in 2024-25.
Example 2 − Bring-forward triggered in 2023-24 (Table 2)
Year 1: On 30 June 2023, Paul’s total superannuation balance is $1.65 million (below the threshold of $1.68m to be eligible for a three-year bring-forward cap - see Table 2). On 1 July 2023, he contributes $250,000, triggering a three-year bring forward period.
Paul is able to make a further non-concessional contribution of up to $80,000 until 30 June 2026, subject to his total super balance each year.
Year 2: Paul’s total superannuation balance on 30 June 2024 is $1.85 million. This does not impact his ability to make non-concessional contributions in the 2024-25 financial year, as it is below the general transfer balance cap of $1.9 million. Paul makes the remaining $80,000 contribution in 2024-25.
Year 3: Paul will not be able to make non-concessional contributions in 2025-26 as he is still in a 3 year bring forward period, and he has used up the cap he was entitled to.
Example 3 − Bring-forward triggered in 2023-24 (Table 2)
Year 1: On 30 June 2023, Allan’s total superannuation balance is $1.7 million (below the threshold of $1.79m to be eligible for a two-year bring-forward cap - see Table 2). On 1 July 2023, he contributes $180,000, triggering a two-year bring forward period. $40,000 of his $220,000 bring-forward cap remains immediately after this contribution.
Year 2: On 30 June 2024, Allan’s total superannuation balance is $1.93 million (having increased with his contributions and earnings over the previous year). Allan’s remaining bring forward cap is $40,000 ($220,000 - $180,000). However, his non-concessional cap for 2024-25 is reduced to Nil as his total superannuation balance just prior to the start of 2024-25 is $1.9 million or more ($1.9m is the general transfer balance cap for 2024-25). Allan cannot use his remaining bring-forward cap of $40,000 in 2024-25 due to his total super balance.
Later: Paul cannot use his remaining $40,000 bring-forward cap in 2025-26 as he is no longer in a bring-forward period (he only qualified for a 2 year bring-forward in 2023-24).
Whether Allan can trigger a new bring-forward period in 2025-26 will depend on his total super balance at 30 June 2025 and the thresholds that apply in 2025-26 (yet to be announced).
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