Salary Sacrifice vs Personal Super Contribution (2025-26): Which Is Better?
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Primary tax-year context: 2025-26
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Both strategies can reduce taxable income when structured correctly, but the mechanics differ.
Key differences
- Salary sacrifice: arranged through payroll before tax
- Personal contribution + notice: you contribute from cash, then claim a deduction if valid notice requirements are met
Decision factors
- Employer payroll flexibility
- Cashflow timing
- Concessional contribution cap usage
- Recordkeeping and notice compliance
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