A question that is often asked is “Can I make a contribution to my super fund?”. This is the wrong question to ask. In fact, there are two questions that should be asked in relation to a superannuation contribution:
The first question is the concern of the trustee of the superannuation fund. The second question is the concern for the member for which the contribution relates. Just because a member’s contribution cap is zero, does not mean that they could not make the contribution, or more correctly, that the trustee could not have accepted the contribution. However, once a contribution has been accepted by a trustee, it is difficult to return it, despite the contribution cap tax outcome making the contribution regretful.
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