Self-Employed

If you are self-employed or substantially self-employed, you can make contributions to your super and claim a full tax deduction.

Do I qualify as self-employed?

To be considered substantially self-employed you must earn less than 10% of your income from an employer. Income includes assessable income, reportable fringe benefits and employer super contributions, from an employer.

What happens if I don't claim a tax deduction?

If you don’t claim your super contributions as a tax deduction, they will be regarded as voluntary contributions (a non-concessional contribution) and you may be eligible for the Federal Government Co-contribution.

For more information, see Voluntary contributions and Co-contribution. 

How do I claim a tax deduction?

If you have made super contributions into your Media Super account and wish to claim a tax deduction, you will need to notify us before the earlier of:

  • the date when you lodge your tax return for the year the contribution was made (provided it is lodged before the end of the next financial year), and
  • the end of the financial year.

For more information, see Tax deductions. 

How can I make a self-employed contribution?

There are a number of ways you can make self-employed contributions.

For details and forms, see How to contribute. 

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