Superannuation Tax Refund

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What is a Superannuation Tax Refund?

If you have been working in Australia at any point during your stay, your employer will have paid 9.5% of your gross income as a compulsory contribution to your superannuation fund. Backpackers and travellers are able to claim approximately 33-35% for working holiday holders or 60-62% for other visa holders of your balance, after deducting Australian tax and the superannuation fund’s fee.

*Australian, Permanent visa holder and NZ residents cannot claim superannuation back (including dual citizenship).

Eligibility for a Superannuation Tax Refund

You were in Australia on working visa, student visa or other working visa.
You have left Australia.
Your visa has expired or been cancelled.

How Much Refund can you get?

An approximate 33-35% for working holiday visa holders
60 – 62% for other temporary visa holders
The refunds will be after deducting Australian tax and superannuation contribution fee
You can check your Super fund balance by contacting your superannuation fund company

How to find out where your Superannuation Fund

Contact your Australian employers to find out which super fund they paid it on your behalf.
You may be able to locate your super fund using SuperSeeker to search.
In order to search, you need to know your TFN, the name and date of birth registered with ATO.

Check Superannuation Details

Superannuation fund details – USI and SPIN.
Your Membership Number – can be obtained from email or letter from the superannuation fund company.
The balance of your fund.