If you pay tax on less than $58,980 a year and make an after-tax voluntary contribution to super, you may be eligible for the Government Co-contribution.
If you are eligible and within certain limits, for every dollar you put into your superannuation account, the Government will contribute up to $1.50, with a maximum co-contribution of $1,500.
The maximum co-contribution applies to people who earn $28,980 or less in a year and have made a contribution of at least $1,000 from their after-tax pay. It reduces by 5 cents for every dollar you earn over $28,980, phasing out completely once your income reaches $58,980.
Here's how to boost your super. Simply follow three steps (the following table uses a selection of income amounts):
Step 1 Step 2 Step 3
IF MY INCOME IS: THE MAXIMUM GOVERNMENT CO-CONTRIBUTION I CAN RECEIVE IS : TO RECEIVE THE MAXIMUM, I NEED TO MAKE A VOLUNTARY (AFTER-TAX) CONTRIBUTION BY 30 JUNE OF: