Concessional Contributions Cap Calculator

Track your $30,000 concessional cap across employer SG, salary sacrifice and personal deductible contributions — including 5-year carry-forward when your balance is under $500k.

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The concessional contributions cap for 2025–26 is $30,000. It covers employer Super Guarantee, salary sacrifice and personal deductible contributions — all taxed at 15% inside the fund.

Item2025–262026–27
Concessional cap$30,000$32,500
Non-concessional cap$120,000$130,000
Bring-forward max$360,000$390,000

Carry-forward of unused cap

If your total super balance was under $500,000 on 30 June of the prior year, you can carry forward unused concessional cap from the previous 5 financial years — handy for catching up after time out of work or a strong income year.

Frequently asked questions

What is the concessional contributions cap for 2025–26?

$30,000, covering employer SG, salary sacrifice and personal deductible contributions.

Who can use carry-forward concessional contributions?

Anyone whose total super balance was under $500,000 at 30 June of the prior year can carry forward unused cap from the last 5 financial years.

What happens if I exceed the concessional cap?

The excess is included in your assessable income and taxed at your marginal rate (with a 15% offset for the tax already paid in the fund).