Section 293Income Tax Assessment Act 1997 (Cth)

‑1  What this Division is about

This Division reduces the concessional tax treatment of certain superannuation contributions made for high income individuals.

The high income threshold is $250,000.

There are special rules for defined benefit interests, constitutionally protected State higher level office holders, certain Commonwealth justices and temporary residents who depart Australia.

Note: Part 3‑20 in Schedule 1 to the Taxation Administration Act 1953 contains rules about the administration of the Division 293 tax.

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