Phoning the ATO

Phone the ATO superannuation line on 13 10 20 from 8am – 6pm Monday to Friday.

For help in other languages, phone the translating and interpreting service on 13 14 50 or +61 392 688 332 if calling from overseas.

If you are deaf or have a hearing or speech impairment, phone the ATO through the National Relay Service (NRS) using the below numbers and ask for the ATO number you need:

  • TTY users, phone 13 36 77
  • Speak and listen (speech-to-speech relay) users, phone 1300 555 727
  • internet relay users, connect to the NRS.

Winding up a self-managed super fund (SMSF)

Steps Progress

When should I wind up my SMSF?

3 mins

Have a plan for when to wind up your SMSF

2 mins

Prepare an exit plan

2 mins

How to wind up an SMSF

1 mins

Check your trust deed

1 mins

Get written agreement

1 mins

Sell or dispose of your fund’s assets

1 mins

Finalise outstanding tax and compliance obligations

3 mins

Pay outstanding expenses and tax liabilities

1 mins

Calculate and distribute member benefits

5 mins

Complete a final audit

1 mins

Lodge your final SMSF annual return (SAR)

1 mins

Notify third parties

1 mins

Close your SMSF bank account

1 mins

Keeping SMSF records

2 mins

Consider professional advice

2 mins

Help and more information

3 mins

Related courses

1 mins

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