Fact sheet and form
Notice of intent
Who is this fact sheet for?
You should complete a notice of intent if you:
intend to claim a tax deduction for your personal super contributions, or
you would like to vary a previous valid notice of intent.
When deciding whether to claim a deduction for super contributions, you should consider the impact this might have on whether you’ll exceed your contribution caps and/or your super co contribution eligibility.
For more information about the contribution caps and co-contributions, refer to www.unisuper.com.au
What this fact sheet covers
Who should complete a notice of intent When should you complete a notice of intent Eligibility criteria
How to change an amount previously included on a valid notice
How to claim a deduction after a partial rollover or withdrawal
When should I complete a notice of intent?
You must lodge a notice of intent to claim a deduction for the personal super contributions you have made to UniSuper on or before whichever of the following occurs earliest:
the day you lodge your income tax return for the year in which the contributions were made; or
the last day of the income year after the income year in which you made the contributions.
You can apply to vary a previous valid notice of intent if:
you have not yet lodged your income tax return and it is on or before 30 June in the financial year following the year you made the contribution; or
the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) has disallowed your claim for a deduction and you are applying to reduce the amount claimed as a deduction by the amount that was disallowed.
You must either make your contribution to your account before you give us your notice of intent or send us your contribution with your Notice of intent form.
To claim a deduction for your contribution you must provide UniSuper a completed Notice of intent form on or before the day you lodge your income tax return for the year in which contributions were made (or the end of the next income year, whichever occurs first), and we must have given you an acknowledgment of our receipt of your notice.
Will I be eligible for a deduction?
You can claim for a deduction for your personal super contributions if all of the following apply:
you are an existing member of UniSuper when we receive your completed Notice of intent form on time at the time you give us your notice, we have not begun to
pay an income stream (for example, a pension) based on part or all of the contributions for which you intend to claim a deduction
you have received acknowledgment from UniSuper of your intention to claim a deduction
UniSuper has accepted your contribution for which you want to claim a deduction
the amount you intend to claim as a deduction is covered by one or more valid notices
you have not applied to split the contribution for which you intend to claim a deduction
you meet the other eligibility criteria to claim a deduction. This can be found by visiting the ATO website, www.ato.gov.au and searching for ‘Claiming deductions for personal super contributions’
you have not withdrawn an amount or rolled out to another fund all or part of the contribution for which you want to claim a deduction.
A notice of intent to claim or vary a deduction for personal super contributions (notice of intent) allows you to claim a tax deduction for your personal contributions, or vary a previous valid notice of intent.
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How do I change an amount previously included on a valid notice?
If you wish to increase the amount that you want to claim as a deduction, you can do so provided you are still within the time limits specified above for lodgement of the notice of intent. However, you do not lodge a variation to the first notice. Instead, you lodge a second notice specifying the additional amount you wish to claim.
In Section 3 of the Notice of intent form, ‘Is this varying an earlier notice?’, place an ‘X’ in the ‘No’ box.
Claiming a deduction after a partial rollover or withdrawal
Special rules apply if you made a withdrawal or rolled over part of your super during the year.
We will no longer hold a contribution, or at least a part of it, if you have chosen to rollover or withdraw some or all of your super from UniSuper. In such a case, a deduction notice cannot be given for the entire contribution.
A valid deduction notice will be limited to a proportion of the tax-free component of the super account that remains after the rollover or withdrawal. That proportion is the value of the relevant contribution divided by the tax-free component of the super account immediately before the rollover or withdrawal (see example below).
Where you have made a partial rollover or withdrawal and you do not know the tax free component and value of your super interest immediately before your rollover or withdrawal, we may be able to confirm these amounts for you. Alternatively, you may need to seek independent financial advice to assist you to calculate the maximum deduction amount, to ensure you lodge a valid notice.
If you send a notice indicating that you intend to claim more than the tax-free component of what remains in your super account, that notice will be invalid.
ExamplE of InCrEasIng a pErsonal supEr ContrIbutIons dEduCtIon ClaIm
John makes a contribution of $20,000 and lodges a notice with us to claim a deduction for $15,000.
Later (but within the set timeframes) he decides to increase his deduction to $18,000. John must send us another notice, advising that he now also intends to claim $3,000 as a deduction. We will now have two valid notices – one for $15,000 and one for
$3,000. John should receive two acknowledgment notices from us.
If you wish to reduce the amount you intend to claim as a deduction, you will need to lodge a variation to your original notice of intent sent to us. The variation does not alter a previous notice; instead, it is a new notice, which replaces a previous valid notice and shows the amount of the contributions which you now want to claim as a tax deduction.
In Section 3 of the Notice of intent form, ‘Is this varying an earlier notice?’, place an ‘X’ in the ‘Yes’ box.
ExamplE of rEduCIng tHE amount on a prEvIous valId dEduCtIon notICE
Sarah makes a contribution of $50,000 and lodges a notice with UniSuper to claim a deduction for
$50,000. Later she decides to reduce her deduction to $30,000. She must send us another notice of intent to claim or vary a deduction for personal super contributions, advising that $30,000 is the amount she now intends to claim as a tax deduction.
If you send us an invalid notice, we will not be able to acknowledge it. You will need to lodge a new valid notice. On receipt of your valid notice, UniSuper will send you an acknowledgment, which will enable you to claim a deduction for your contribution.
You cannot vary a previous valid notice if we no longer hold the contribution covered by that previous valid notice, if you are no longer a UniSuper member, or if the trustee has commenced paying an income stream based on all or part of the contribution covered by the previous valid notice – for example, we have begun paying you a pension.
For more information on how to deal with deductions involving multiple partial roll-overs, and the special rules which apply if you commence an income stream, refer to taxation ruling TR2010/1. Go to http://law.ato.gov.au/
atolaw/index.htm and search for ‘TR2010/1’.
ExamplE of a valId notICE of IntEntIon to dEduCt WItH a partIal rollovEr
Rachel, who is 54, has a super interest (that is, account balance) of $50,000. This interest includes tax free contributions of $10,000. She makes a
$100,000 personal contribution in March 2012, which is held by us as a tax free component of any super benefit paid to Rachel. The value of her super interest is $150,000, with a tax free component of $110,000.
In June 2012, Rachel rolls over $60,000 to another fund, leaving her with interest of $90,000. The
$60,000 rollover comprises a $44,000 tax free component and a $16,000 taxable component. The tax free component of the rollover is worked out as follows:
After the rollover, Rachel has a $90,000 super interest remaining. The tax free component of that remaining super interest is $66,000 (that is,
$90,000 x $110,000/$150,000).
Rachel then lodges a notice in September 2012 advising that she intends to claim a deduction for the
$100,000 contribution made in 2011–12. That notice is not valid. This is because we no longer hold the entire $100,000 contribution on Rachel’s behalf.
Rachel could give a valid deduction notice for an amount up to $60,000. That amount is worked out as follows:
How do I complete this notice?
sECtIon 1: mEmbEr dEtaIls
Provide the following personal details so we can identify you: name
date of birth residential address postal address
day time phone number (including the area code).
sECtIon 2: tfn
You don’t have to provide your TFN to us. However, if we don’t have your TFN, we may not be able to accept your contributions.
sECtIon 3: ContrIbutIon dEtaIls
Provide the financial year in which you have made the personal contribution to UniSuper.
Provide the amount of the personal contributions you have made that are covered by this notice. If you have made more than one contribution in the year, this amount does not have to cover every contribution. However you should not include any amounts covered by a previous valid notice for the year unless you are varying the amount to be deducted.
You must either make your contribution to UniSuper before you give your notice of intent, or send your contribution to us with your notice of intent.
Show the amount of the contributions you are eligible to claim as a tax deduction. If you are varying the amount covered by a previous valid notice, the amount cannot be greater than the amount recorded on the original notice.
If you are making a variation to an earlier valid notice to reduce the amount you intend to deduct, place an ‘X in the
‘Yes’ box; otherwise, place an ‘X’ in the ‘No’ box.
tax free component of interest before rollover
$110,000 .
$150,000
value of super interest before rollover
$60,000
rollover amount
$44,000
Contribution
$100,000 .
$110,000
tax free component of interest before rollover
$66,000
tax free component of remaining
interest
$60,000
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This information is of a general nature only and includes general advice. It has been prepared without taking into account your individual objectives, financial situation or needs. Before making any decision in relation to your UniSuper membership, you should consider your personal circumstances, the relevant product disclosure statement for your membership category and whether to consult a licensed financial adviser.
This information is current as at July 2014 and is based on our understanding of legislation at that date. Information is subject to change. To the extent that this fact sheet contains information which is inconsistent with the UniSuper Trust Deed and Regulations (together the Trust Deed), the Trust Deed will prevail.
Issued by: UniSuper Management Pty Ltd ABN 91 006 961 799, AFSL No. 235907 on behalf of UniSuper Limited the trustee of UniSuper, Level 35, 385 Bourke Street, Melbourne Vic 3000.
Fund: UniSuper, ABN 91 385 943 850 Trustee: UniSuper Limited, ABN 54 006 027 121 Date: July 2014 UNIS00F102 0714
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For more information about deductions for personal super contributions and the criteria you must meet to be eligible, go to www.ato.gov.au and search for ‘Claiming deductions for personal super contributions’.
There are two declarations. Read the declaration that applies to you. If it is correct, print your full name, then sign and date the declaration.
Your two choices are:
Intention to claim a tax deduction declaration – complete this declaration if you have not previously notified us that you are intending to claim a tax
deduction for the personal contributions you have listed in this notice
Variation of previous valid deduction notice declaration – complete this declaration if you wish to vary a previous valid notice of intent.
You can only vary a previous valid notice of intent to reduce the amount you are claiming as a personal deduction.
How do I claim a deduction?
Send your completed notice to us at:
UniSuper
Level 35, 385 Bourke St, Melbourne Vic 3000
What happens next?
We will give you an acknowledgment of a valid notice.
Once your notice of intent to claim a deduction has been acknowledged, you cannot revoke or withdraw it, but you can apply to reduce it.
Once you have lodged your tax return you cannot apply to vary the amount you are claiming as a personal deduction, unless the ATO has disallowed your claim for the deduction.
If this Notice of intent form is not completed properly, and you have not submitted a Voluntary Lump Sum form, it will need to be returned to you. No action can be taken by UniSuper until we receive the correct information from you.
Effect on your super benefits
Please don’t hesitate to contact our Helpline on 1800 331 685 or visit www.unisuper.com.au for more
information on personal super contributions and claiming tax deductions.
When you lodge a valid notice, which is acknowledged by UniSuper, your personal contributions covered by the notice will be counted as concessional contributions. You should, therefore, keep in mind that the concessional contributions cap for the relevant financial year. Please note that
contributions which exceed the relevant cap may be subject to additional tax penalties.
For more information, please refer to the concessional contributions cap fact sheet relevant to you, available from www.unisuper.com.au
To claim a deduction for your contribution you must give us a valid notice of your intent to claim a deduction, in the approved form, on or before the day you lodge your income tax return for the year in which the contribution was made (or the end of the next income year, whichever occurs first), and we must have given you acknowledgment of the receipt of the notice.
UNISF00209 010714 July 2014
Fund: UniSuper ABN 91 385 943 850 Trustee: UniSuper Limited ABN 54 006 027 121
Level 35, 385 Bourke Street, Melbourne VIC 3000
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Notice of intent to claim or vary a
tax deduction for personal super contributions
Complete this notice if you intend to claim a tax deduction for personal contributions made to UniSuper or want to vary a previous notice you sent to UniSuper.
Important information
The Notice of intent fact sheet at the front of this form contains important information about completing this notice. Please refer to it for more information on how to complete this notice.
Further information
If you need further information:
email enquiry@unisuper.com.au call us on 1800 331 685, or
visit our website at www.unisuper.com.au
Privacy information
UniSuper recognises the importance of protecting your personal information and is committed to complying with its privacy law obligations. For more information on how we collect and manage your information please refer to the Privacy statement at the end of this form.
SECTION 1 — Member details
Please use BLACK or BLUE BALL POINT PEN and print in CAPITAL LETTERS. Cross where required All fields in Section 1 are mandatory. Please ensure you complete all fields.
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SECTION 3 — Contribution details
All fields in Section 3 are mandatory. Please ensure you complete all fields.
In which financial year are you making a contribution?
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The amount of personal contributions to UniSuper covered by this notice is:
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The amount of these personal contributions I will be claiming as a tax deduction is:
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Is this a notice varying an earlier notice?
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Yes. Complete declaration option 2 SECTION 2 — Tax file numberPlease provide your tax file number below.
Your tax file number
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The Trustee is authorised and required to ask you for your TFN by tax law and in accordance with the Superannuation Industry (Supervision) Act 1993.
Your TFN will only be used for lawful purposes, which include:
• finding and amalgamating your superannuation benefits with your consent as required,
• providing information to the ATO, for example when you receive a benefit to validate initial registration information associated with first employer contributions using SuperTICK or if you have lost or unclaimed benefits, and
• providing information to the trustee of another superannuation fund when your benefits are being transferred, unless you advise us in writing that you do not wish your TFN to be passed on.
You should provide your tax file number as part of acquiring a UniSuper product. While it isn’t an offence not to quote your TFN, providing your TFN has the following advantages (which may not otherwise apply):
• we will generally be able to accept all types of contributions to your accounts (subject to legislated caps),
• the tax on contributions to your super accounts will not increase,
• other than the tax that may ordinarily apply, no additional tax will be deducted when you start drawing down your super benefits, and
• it will make it much easier to trace different super accounts in your name so that you receive all your super benefits when you retire.
The lawful purposes for which your TFN can be used and the consequences of not providing us with your TFN may change in future as a result of legislative change.
IN CONFIdENCE whEN COMPlETEd SECTION 1 — Continued
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SECTION 4 — declaration Complete one option only.
In signing one of the declarations on this form you should be aware that the law has changed to expand the administrative penalty provisions to include penalties for making false and misleading statements that do not result in a shortfall amount.
This may include making false or misleading statements to an entity other than the ATO if the statement is required or allowed to be made under tax law, for example, a notice of intent to deduct super contributions given to a super fund.
For more information about these penalties, refer to Superannuation and false or misleading statements which do not result in a shortfall amount at http://www.ato.au/
content/00270103.htm
Declaration option 1 – Intention to claim a tax deduction I declare that I am lodging this notice at the earlier of either:
• before the end of the day that I lodged my income tax return for the income year in which the personal contributions covered by this notice were made as stated in Section 3; or
• before the end of the income year following the year in which the contribution was made stated in Section 3.
I declare at the time of lodging this notice:
• I intend to claim the personal contributions stated in Section 3 as a tax deduction
• I am a member of UniSuper
• UniSuper currently holds these contributions and has not begun to pay a superannuation income stream based in whole or in part on these contributions
• I have not included any of the contributions in an earlier valid notice
I declare that the information given on this notice is correct and complete.
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Member’s signature
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SECTION 4 — Continued
Declaration option 2 – Variation of previous valid deduction notice:
I declare that at the time of lodging this notice:
• I intend to claim the personal contributions stated in Section 3 as a tax deduction
• I am a member of UniSuper
• UniSuper currently holds these contributions and has not begun to pay a superannuation income stream based on whole or part of these contributions
I declare that I wish to vary my previous valid notice for these contributions by reducing the amount I advised in my previous notice and I confirm that either:
• I have lodged my income tax return from the year in which the contribution was made, prior to the end of the following income year, and this variation notice is being lodged before the end of the day on which the return was lodged; or
• I have not yet lodged my income tax return for the relevant year and this variation notice is being lodged on or before 30 June in the financial year following the year in which the personal contributions covered by the notice were made; or
• The ATO has disallowed my claim for a deduction for the relevant year and this notice reduces the amount stated in my previous valid notice by the amount that has been disallowed,
I declare that the information given on this notice is correct and complete.
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Member’s signature
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SENd yOur FOrM TO:
UniSuper
Level 35, 385 Bourke Street Melbourne VIC 3000 IN CONFIdENCE whEN COMPlETEd
Complete this declaration if you have not previously lodged a valid notice for these contributions.
Complete this declaration if you have already lodged a valid notice for these contributions and you wish to reduce the amount stated in that notice.
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Privacy statement
UniSuper recognises the importance of protecting your personal information and we’re committed to complying with our privacy law obligations.
We collect your personal information to administer your account, improve our products and services and to provide you with, and promote, UniSuper membership benefits, services and products.
You consent to our collecting sensitive information about you, where collecting that information is reasonably necessary for us to perform one or more of our functions or activities. We usually collect personal and sensitive information directly from you, however, it may also be collected from third parties, such as your employer.
We may also collect this information from you because we are required or authorised by or under an Australian law or a court/
tribunal order to collect that information.
If you do not provide this information, we may not be able to administer your account, or provide you with a product or service.
We may disclose your information to any service provider we engage (for example mail-houses, auditors, insurers, actuaries, lawyers) to carry out or assist us to provide your membership benefits, services and products. This includes overseas entities.
Where information is transferred overseas, we will seek to ensure the recipient of the data has security systems to prevent misuse, loss or unauthorised disclosure in line with Australian laws and standards.
Our Privacy Policy contains information about how you may access any personal information held by us, how to correct your information and how to make a complaint about a breach of the Privacy Act. Our Privacy Policy is available from our website at www.unisuper.com.au or by calling us on 1800 331 685 between 8.30am and 7.00pm Monday to Thursday and 8.30am and 6.30pm Friday (Melbourne time).
