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The new 15% tax on $3M+ member total super balances from 1 July 2025 –– a tax analysis

Overview Broadly, from 1 July 2025, where a member’s total superannuation balance (TSB) exceeds $3 million, an increase in their TSB at the end of the relevant financial year (as adjusted for withdrawals and contributions) will be assessed to them personally as ordinary income. The increased amount of TSB will be subject to a maximum 15% tax, [read more]

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Correcting a misconception — how TSBs are calculated with certain LRBAs (critical for new tax on $3M+ balances)

There is a common misconception as to how a total superannuation balance (TSB) is calculated. This misconception can mean that, although an individual’s ‘net’ balance might be well under $3M, they might still be liable to the announced new tax on $3M+ balances! [read more]

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Treasury consultation paper on NALE rules

This article provides a snapshot on Treasury’s consultation paper on non-arm’s length expense (NALE) rules for superannuation funds released on 24 January 2023. Submissions are due by 21 February 2023. What has Treasury proposed? Treasury’s proposed amendments are only intended to apply to general expenses which have a sufficient nexus to all ordinary and statutory [read more]

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Are your assets protected in light of recent High Court decision in Bosanac v Commissioner of Taxation

Overview Choosing the most appropriate name to hold or own valuable assets is an important consideration. However, many do not give this decision appropriate and careful consideration. With uncertain economic conditions ahead, we are likely to see more people and businesses experience financial troubles meaning property and other assets will be exposed to considerable risk. [read more]

The best time for an SMSF to make a voluntary disclosure to the ATO is now

Penalties on SMSF trustees to increase substantially, so definitely time to change to a corporate trustee

Introduction With the penalty unit increasing from $222 to $275 from 1 July 2023 (~24%), and therefore the typical administrative penalty imposed on SMSFs under s 166 of the Superannuation Industry (Supervision) Act 1993 (Cth) of 60 penalty units increasing to $16,500 (ie, 60 x $275; in increase from $13,320 being 60 x $222), SMSFs [read more]

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Coming clean with the regulator – The SMSFAdviser Show

    In this podcast with the SMSFAdviser Show, Daniel Butler, Director of DBA Lawyers, provides tips and insights on guiding SMSF clients through the ATO’s early engagement and voluntary disclosure service. With contraventions on the rise, big penalties that can be imposed and the ATO undertaking more reviews, Dan explains the types of circumstances [read more]