News : Contributions

Contributions, Legislation, Tax

Reserve allocations a $3m cap issue

Reserve allocations Total superannuation balance Contributions $3 million soft cap tax Concessional cap

The treatment of reserve allocations to members for the purpose of the $3 million soft cap is problematic and can have significant adverse outcomes.

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Contributions, Superannuation, Tax

Tax cuts offer super boost

stage three tax cuts superannuation balance concessional non-concessional contribution

Proposed tax cuts later this year will allow superannuants to boost their balances without adversely impacting their cash flow.

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Contributions, Superannuation

Prepare for cap indexation

transfer balance cap total super balance concessional non-concessional contribution indexation

SMSF advisers should start discussing strategies with their clients to make use of anticipated indexation of a number of superannuation caps in 2024.

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Contributions

Remind clients of deduction timing

personal superannuation contributions tax deduction notice of intent to claim

SMSF advisers should not leave the work of reminding clients about when to claim a contribution tax deduction to a tax agent given they were involved in creating the strategy.

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Compliance, Contributions

More than one sole purpose test

Sole purpose test Contributions Concessional contributions Superannuation Industry (Supervision) (SIS) Act

The separated sole purpose test covering contributions must be considered when contemplating certain SMSF strategies aimed at providing a tax benefit.

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Contributions, Superannuation

Super key concern for advisers

Superannuation is a key area of interest for advisers, with one network reporting a quarter of its technical inquiries have related to different facets of the subject.

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Administration, Compliance, Contributions

Active member contributions broader

Active member test Contribution Rollover

Trustees and practitioners must be aware the definition of contribution for the purpose of the active member test is broader than in other circumstances.

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Auditing, Contributions

Contribution mistakes more likely

SMSF auditors non-concessional contributions work test

Changing the non-concessional contribution regime to operate on an age-based criteria means more mistakes are probable and auditors will be less likely to be able to help rectify them.

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Contributions, Legislation, Superannuation

Use payday super to fix SG payments

Superannuation guarantee charge Payday super

The introduction of payday super would be an opportune time to address and repair problems with the current superannuation guarantee payment system.

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Compliance, Contributions, Legislation, Superannuation

Payday super needs new penalty regime

Superannuation guarantee Contributions SG Payday super IFPA

Government plans to align super contributions with salary payments should be accompanied by a progressive penalty system.

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