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  • myTax 2017 Australian superannuation lump sum payments

    We have pre-filled your tax return with payment summary information provided to us. Check for Australian superannuation lump sum payments you received that are not pre-filled and ensure you add them.

    This section is about Australian superannuation lump sum payments or superannuation death benefit payments you received, including those paid by:

    • superannuation funds
    • approved deposit funds
    • retirement savings account providers
    • life insurance companies.

    It is also about any:

    • amounts we paid to you in respect of the superannuation guarantee charge or the superannuation holding accounts special account
    • payments you received from the unclaimed money registers.

    Do not show on your tax return any:

    • death benefit lump sum payments you received as a dependant of the deceased (see the definition of death benefits dependant)
    • taxed element of a superannuation lump sum payment you received on or after your 60th birthday, unless it is a death benefit superannuation lump sum payment paid to you as a non-dependant
    • amounts paid to you because you have a terminal medical condition
    • departing Australia superannuation payments
    • superannuation lump sum payment received as the trustee of a deceased estate
    • amounts released under a 'release authority' issued to you because of an excess contributions tax assessment.

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    Warning:

    This information may not apply to the current year. Check the content carefully to ensure it is applicable to your circumstances.

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    You will need your PAYG payment summary – superannuation lump sum. If you have not received it, contact your payer.

    1. For each payment summary that has not been pre-filled in your tax return, select Add and enter information into the corresponding fields.
      If your payment summary shows a tax-free component, this amount will not be included in your taxable income.
    2. For each payment summary, answer the question Is this a death benefit?
    3. Select Save.
    4. Select Save and continue.
      Last modified: 12 Jun 2017QC 50971