Two-Pot Retirement System Calculator
The two-pot retirement system was created by government with the hope of promoting a culture of saving. It allows members to prioritise their retirement savings while also having emergency funds. This means that you will be able to access some of your retirement savings in an emergency without leaving employment. The date of implementation is 1 September 2024.
Learn more about the Two-Pot Retirement System here.
What is it?
This pot includes all your savings made before 1 September 2024 minus the amount that will be transferred as seeding capital.
When can you access it?
The current rules still to these funds. This means that when you leave your employer you can access these funds.
What is it?
This pot will receive a once-off allocation from the vested component (up to the maximum of 10% of the fund value as of 31 August 2024, capped a R30 000). This is referred to as seed capital. One-third of your contributions from 1 September 2024.
When can you access it?
You can make one withdrawal per tax year. The minimal withdrawal per tax year is R2 000. The marginal tax rate and administration fee will be deducted before the claim is paid out.
What is it?
This pot will receive two-thirds of all contributions made from 1 September 2024 onwards. You cannot withdraw from the retirement component until you retire.
When can you access it?
The funds are locked in until retirement when they will be used to purchase an income.
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