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.

Superannuation Tax Refund

$ 280
per tax year
  • $110 for additional superannuation fund
  • Documents and information required:
  • Superannuation Fund Name – USI and SPIN
  • Membership Number
  • Balance of the Fund

Documents Required

  • A copy of your Passport photo page
  • A copy of your visa or email from immigration
  • A copy of the page on your passport showing your departure date
  • A letter from your Superannuation

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