Superannuation
Five super changes and what you need to know about them
In the 2016 Federal Budget, the government proposed a wide range of reforms to Australia’s superannuation system. In fact, these are the most significant changes to super of the last 10 years. Although not all the proposals have been legislated, some significant ones were passed by parliament late last year and are now in effect.…
Read MoreChanges to super contribution rules on July 1, 2017
Savvy investors are rushing to make voluntary contributions to their superannuation before the new rules come into effect on July 1. Voluntary contributions to some advised funds have risen sharply in November 2016, up 25 per cent on contributions made in October, and almost 20 per cent higher than the previous November. This surge has…
Read MoreChanges to allowable superannuation contributions
Non-concessional contributions cap – $500,000 lifetime cap replaced by new annual cap The Government has announced that the 2016-17 Federal Budget proposal to introduce a lifetime non-concessional cap of $500,000 will not go ahead. In its place, the Government has proposed the introduction of an annual non-concessional contributions cap of $100,000 per year. New annual…
Read MoreHow much tax will your children pay when they inherit your superannuation?
It is well known that superannuation withdrawals are tax free once you reach 60 years of age. What is not well known by retirees, is how your superannuation is taxed when it reaches your end beneficiaries. You may notice on your annual superannuation reporting, there is a taxable component and a tax free component even…
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