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What the Budget means RIGHT NOW for personal deductible contributions

What the Budget means RIGHT NOW for personal deductible contributions

The recent Federal Budget promised to simplify and streamline the rules on personal deductible superannuation contributions. This is welcome news and I commend the government for this announced change. However, the change won’t take effect until the 2018 financial year. Further, given the upcoming election, it’s also possible that a new government will be elected [read more]

Spotlight on concessional contributions

Spotlight on concessional contributions

The May 2016 budget proposals have generated an incredible amount of commentary, not only from industry participants, but also from the mainstream media outlets. There is no doubting the importance of superannuation and the role it plays for many in ensuring they have an adequate standard of living in retirement. This article considers the impact [read more]

$1.6M balance cap examined — more tax on death benefits

$1.6M balance cap examined — more tax on death benefits

The proposed $1.6 million balance cap will, if introduced, will result in substantial changes from 1 July 2017 and is likely to generate significantly more tax on the payment of death benefits. Summary of the new cap The Liberal Government’s balance cap announcement on 3 May 2016 involves: A maximum $1.6 million (plus earnings thereon) [read more]

Excess contributions tax — the good news continues

Excess contributions tax — the good news continues

True to its word, on 10 October 2014 the Government introduced draft legislation, which proposes practical and long-awaited changes to the treatment of excess non-concessional contributions (‘NCCs’). This article outlines the tips and traps associated with the proposed changes. Details of the draft legislation The draft legislation takes the form of the Tax and Superannuation [read more]

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Excess Contributions Tax — latest developments

Overview This article provides a brief summary of the excess contributions tax (‘ECT’) regime. It also summarises the latest developments including the May 2014 Federal Budget announcement, the latest statistical information and covers several key recommendations made by the Inspector-General of Taxation (‘IGT’). Brief summary The ECT regime was introduced in July 2007 as a [read more]

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Great news in the budget — excess non-concessional contributions tax!

There was some great news in last night’s budget! The government made the following announcement regarding excess non-concessional contributions: The Government will allow individuals the option of withdrawing superannuation contributions in excess of the non-concessional contributions cap made from 1 July 2013 and any associated earnings, with these earnings to be taxed at the individual’s [read more]