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Departing Australia super refund (DASP): eligibility, fees and process

Departing Australia super refund (DASP): eligibility, fees and process
Fees

DASP application service fee

We first confirm visa, departure and super account details. Once records are complete, we assist with the claim and follow-up.

DASP application service $550

Includes GST. Suitable for clients who need help organising documents and lodging a DASP claim.

The amount received is determined by the super fund and ATO processing result, with tax withheld under the relevant rules.

Accountant support

Handled by a team familiar with departing Australia super claims

Tax Way Accountants helps temporary visa holders organise passport, visa, departure and super fund records, lodge DASP claims and follow up with funds or the ATO.

  • CPA accountant support
  • Registered Tax Agent
  • Mandarin and English service
  • Fixed fee
Process

Confirm eligibility first, then organise super accounts and lodge

  1. 01 Confirm DASP eligibility
  2. 02 Collect passport, visa, departure and super details
  3. 03 Check fund account and identity details
  4. 04 Lodge the DASP claim
  5. 05 Follow up payment, tax withholding and fund notices
Records to prepare

Prepare these records before we start

  1. 1

    Passport and visa information

  2. 2

    Departure record or planned departure details

  3. 3

    Super fund account information

  4. 4

    TFN and contact details

  5. 5

    Past employer or payslip information if fund details are unclear

Before you start

Common pitfalls that can delay lodgement or setup

  1. 1

    A current temporary visa may mean you are not yet eligible

  2. 2

    Incomplete super fund details can delay processing

  3. 3

    DASP is subject to withholding tax

FAQs

Who can apply for DASP?

Usually temporary visa holders who worked in Australia, have left Australia and whose temporary visa has ceased. Australian citizens and permanent residents generally do not qualify.

Is DASP taxed?

Yes. DASP is usually paid after tax withholding under the relevant rules.

Can I apply while still in Australia?

Usually you need to have left Australia and meet the visa conditions before applying.

Next step

Ready to proceed? Send the documents first so we can confirm the scope

Please send the information listed in the checklist to simon.wang@taxway.com.au. If some records are missing, you can still send what you have first. We will confirm the gaps, scope and next steps.

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