For many people, SMSFs are a great option for building retirement savings, but they are not necessarily suitable for everyone. Before setting up an SMSF, it’s essential to be fully informed about the pros and cons of an SMSF structure. There is no one right or wrong answer as to whether an SMSF is the… Continue Reading
Category Archives: Superannuation
Division 293 Shock!
Division 293 tax is an additional tax on concessional super contributions for “high income earners”, but the threshold isn’t so “high” and many taxpayers are caught by surprise when they receive the extra tax bill. This article explains what Division 293 tax is, who it applies to and how it can be dealt with, so… Continue Reading
2019 Federal Government Budget
At 7:30pm tonight, Josh Frydenberg delivered his first budget announcing that the “budget is back in the black and Australia is back on track” and “for the first time in 12 years, our nation is again paying its own way”. The treasurer announced a forecast budget surplus of $7.1 Billion for 2019-20, $11 Billion for… Continue Reading
New work test exemption for recent retirees
Many superannuation members are surprised to learn that Australia’s superannuation system places tight restrictions on who can make contributions after age 65. In some instances, this knowledge can unfortunately come too late, with members over 65 being shocked to learn that they can no longer make additional super contributions to their fund after retiring. From… Continue Reading
2018 Federal Government Budget
At 7:30pm tonight, Scott Morrison delivered his third budget with a forecast budget deficit of $18.2 Billion for 2017-18, $14.5 Billion for 2018-19, and a surplus of $2.2 Billion for 2019-20, $11 Billion for 2020-21 and $16.6 Billion for 2021-22. The treasurer announced that this budget is about creating a stronger economy, creating more jobs,… Continue Reading
Super Guarantee: Are you ready for the ATO crack down?
In the ATO’s first Super Guarantee Gap Report, released in August 2017, it revealed that there is a huge gap between the theoretical amount due by employers to be fully compliant with their SG obligations and the actual contributions received by super funds. The ATO’s report (based on figures for the 2014-15 year) reveals that… Continue Reading
2017 Federal Government Budget
At 7:30pm on 9 May 2017, Scott Morrison delivered his second budget with a forecast budget deficit of $29.4 Billion for 2017-18, $21.4 Billion for 2018-19, $2.5 Billion for 2019-20, and a surplus of $7.4 Billion for 2020-21. The treasurer announced that we are moving towards the end of a difficult period and that this… Continue Reading
Significant Superannuation Changes
In the 2016-17 budget, the government announced some major reforms to the superannuation system. Following extensive consultation, the government has decided to amend the changes in order to support Australians in investing in superannuation with the main objective of providing an income in retirement. The changes announced by the government this morning are: The $500,000… Continue Reading
Superannuation Changes Revealed
At last the uncertainty around superannuation is over – Treasure Wayne Swan announced today what changes the Labour government intend to make to superannuation. Summary of key changes announced:At last the uncertainty around superannuation is over – Treasure Wayne Swan announced today what changes the Labour government intend to make to superannuation. The key changes announced are:… Continue Reading
Superannuation Update
The changes to superannuation announced in the 2006 federal budget have been legislation and commenced on 1 July 2007. Some of the opportunities and changes to superannuation are summarised below: Superannuation Opportunities Taxpayers who are 60 and over can convert taxable salary into a tax free pension payment from their superannuation funds; Taxpayers who are… Continue Reading
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