question from a dummy

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    I am now near the point of engaging the pension for my SMSF

    I have real simple question and I think I know the answer but would like confirmation

    My wife and I are joint owners of our SMSF

    My wife has not worked for many years and has never contributed to the super fund
    She is now over 55.
    I am the income earner.

    Can we now create a pension account and let her withdraw a pension from the SMSF whilst I step up my contributions to the SMSF. The tax advantage of doing this would seem obvious to me.

    I think I can but just checking with you lot

    Feedback appreciated / Yes yes I know go and see and accountant !
 
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