A strategy to consider
You may hear this described as a ‘Transition To Retirement’ (TTR) strategy.
A TTR strategy is available once you reach preservation age – determined by your date of birth, and between the ages of 55 and 60.
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Two ways to approach TTR
There are two ways you might be able to benefit from a TTR pension:
- Keep working fulltime while your employer continues contributing to your super. You can boost your super with a salary sacrifice (before tax), or make personal contributions and claim a tax deduction. You can then supplement your employment income from a TTR pension drawn from your super (if your balance is large enough).
- Cut down your working hours and draw on your super through a TTR pension to supplement your reduced income. This will help you ease into retirement, but will reduce your retirement savings.
How can I benefit?
The money you receive from your TTR pension may be taxed at a lower tax rate than the salary which is being replaced. For example, TTR pension payments are generally tax-free once you’ve reached age 60. However, any tax benefits will depend on your individual circumstances.
Where can I find out more?
Moneysmart
If you’d like to find out more, a good place to start is at the government’s Moneysmart website.
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