Q: I have a question about the new superannuation rules and how they will work in the pension phase regarding tax. I keep hearing that when you start a super pension, there is no tax – what does this mean? I understand there are new taxes in relation to someone with $3 million, $10 million and more than this in accumulation phase. But what if you have your super in a pension? How much pension will you be required to withdraw and what tax will you pay? Wieber

A: Your question highlights an interesting aspect of the new Division 296 super changes: What, if any, effect they may have on the taxation of superannuation pensions.

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