Technically Speaking: The work text exemption – Giving retirees an extra year (including an update on superannuation measures in Parliament)

This issue of Technically Speaking, written by the SMSF Association’s Policy Advisor, Franco Morelli, details the final work test exemption rules including:

  • The current rules for individuals aged 65 and over
  • The new ‘simplified’ work test exemption
  • Whether the new rules will be effective?

The paper also contains an update on other superannuation measure updates currently before Parliament.

The contents of this resource are taken to be correct at the time of publication.

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