?What’s a Superannuation Fund?
Superannuation or ‘super’ is the compulsory pension scheme in Australia. If you’re earning more than $450 per month in Oz, your employer contributes the equivalent to 9.5% of your income to a super fund for you.
If you’ve worked in Australia as a temporary resident you may be eligible to claim back your superannuation money.
You can do this if:
- You visited on an eligible temporary visa
- Your visa has ceased to be in effect (that is, has expired or been cancelled)
- You have departed Australia
?I paid into a superannuation fund - can I claim my super back?
Yes – thankfully you don't have to wait for retirement to get this money! Taxback.com can get your superannuation refund for your once you leave the country permanently and your visa expires.
We can claim your Australian superannuation refund from as far back as 1994 or even earlier in some cases, and can even cancel your visa for you to speed up the process.
?How much money will I get back?
We’ll get you as much of your superannuation fund as legally possible. The amount depends on factors such as the contributions made by your employer and the type of fund you paid into.
The amount of superannuation you can claim back is subject to the administration and insurance fees of your superannuation fund scheme, as well as a 38% withdrawal tax deducted by the Australian Government.
The average Australian superannuation refund we get for our clients is AU$1,908.
Email us at australia@taxback.com to apply for your today.
?I worked in Australia several years ago - can I still claim my superannuation refund?
Yes! We can claim your Australian superannuation refund for you from as far back as 1994, provided you've left the country permanently and your visa has expired.
To get this money for you, we’ll need information like your superannuation fund name and membership number. Chat live with our representatives about what you need to do next.
?How long will it take to get my Australian superannuation refund?
As soon as we have it, you'll have it, because we contact you immediately when we receive your refund to organise the quickest way to transfer your money to you.
You can track the progress of your application on your online account.
When we get your documents it takes just 24 hours to get your Aussie superannuation refund application ready to go.
This includes:
- Reviewing your application
- Completing your forms and support documentation
Once at the superannuation fund office, your application should take up to 12 weeks to process. Our team will keep chasing up the fund to see how your application is going and we’ll pass on any updates to you
As soon as we receive your refund, we'll contact you to sort out the best way to get your cash to you.
?How do I know what's happening with my refund application?
You can track your Australian superannuation application using your online tracking account. When we get your refund we'll contact you to get your money straight to you.
?What are the advantages of using taxback.com?
Thousands of people choose our service because:
- We’ll get the maximum legal refund
- Free visa cancellation service
- Free retrieval of superannuation fund details
- Personal Online Tracking Account – you can follow your tax return every step of the way
- Ensure your application is legal and compliant with Australian tax law
- Document retrieval service
- 24-hour customer support
- Free phone, fax, post, and live chat
- Multi-lingual service
- Money sent worldwide in your local currency
?How much will it cost?
When we get your documents and signed forms, we'll evaluate your refund and let you know how much it will cost so can you decide if you want to go ahead and apply.
For Australian superannuation refunds we charge 20% + handling fee of the refund received subject to a minimum fee.
?Why the minimum fee?
This covers everything that makes the process so easy:
- Customer support
- Online tracking service
- Free phone / fax
- Researchers
- Quality team
- Tax specialists
?What’s a superannuation fund name?
This is the name of the superannuation fund your employer contributed into in Australia. When you started work in Australia, you may have nominated which super fund you wanted your employer to pay into. If you didn't choose one, your employer will have nominated a fund on your behalf.
We can contact your employer and track down which superannuation fund they paid into.
Email us on australia@taxback.com to get started now.
?What’s a superannuation membership number?
This is the account number with the superannuation fund your employer was paying into in Australia. If you don't have this number, we can track it down for you.
?What’s a superannuation plan?
Many large superannuation companies in Australia have different superannuation plans such as savings plans or retirement plans. If you know what kind of plan your employer was paying into it will speed up the refund process.
If you don't know, don't worry – we can find out for you.
?Can I go back to Australia if I claim my Superannuation?
You may be able to return to Australia on another visa even if you claim and receive your superannuation money.
This payment is called the Departing Australia Superannuation Payment (DASP) and is not available for Australian permanent residents/citizens or New Zealand citizens (unless you previously visited Australia on an eligible temporary visa – in which case, some of your superannuation may still be payable as a DASP).
?Do I need to get my documents certified?
Yes. Some of the funds in Australia need copies of your documents to be certified for you to claim your superannuation. We’ll advise you on the requirements of your specific fund.
?Where do I start?
Contact us now for a free quote and estimate of your refund.