The Government have reduced the age an individual can make a downsizer
‘Downsizer’ eligibility reduced to 55 From First quarter after Royal Assent
As previously announced, the Government will reduce the age an individual can make a ‘downsizer’ contribution to superannuation from the current 60 years to 55 years of age.
Currently, eligible individuals aged 60 years or older can choose to make a ‘downsizer contribution’ into their superannuation of up to $300,000 per person ($600,000 per couple) from the proceeds of selling their home.
Downsizer contributions can be made from the sale of your principal residence in Australia that you have owned for the past ten or more years. These contributions are excluded from the age test, work test, and your total superannuation balance (but not exempt from your transfer balance cap).
Legislation enabling the expanding eligibility for downsizer contributions is currently before Parliament.
