Can you claim the Age Pension and still work?

It’s important to understand how the Age Pension can be affected if you’re still working or want to work:

1. Income test: Your income will be assessed against the Age Pension income test. Be aware of income limits as a higher income may reduce your Age Pension payments.

2. Work Bonus: The Government also offers a Work Bonus, which is an incentive to keep older Australians in the workforce for longer. The Work Bonus lets you earn up to certain amounts every fortnight before your Age Pension is impacted. Your eligible Work Bonus amount isn’t included in your income test calculation, so it may provide a way to supplement your Age Pension and use less of your super while you’re still working.

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