News : Superannuation

ATO, Superannuation

ATO sets date for personal TBC availability

TBC

Super fund members will gain access to personal TBC details early in the new financial year but should report outstanding information now.

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Superannuation, Tax

Super earnings tax is double taxation

Super earnings double taxation

The earnings tax on superannuation balances above $3 million is a wealth tax and will subject fund members to a form of double taxation.

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SMSF, Superannuation, Tax

Super changes benefit unions, ALP

Superannuation changes unions

Proposed changes to super will benefit union-owned industry funds, which support the government introducing these measures, an SMSF industry veteran has claimed.

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NALI/NALE, Superannuation, Tax

Govt has ignored industry concerns

NALE super tax

The federal government has ignored the superannuation sector in regards to the proposed $3 million super tax and NALE based on its budget announcements.

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Pensions, Regulation, Superannuation

Minimum pension normalcy back

Minimum pensions

Last night’s budget gave the industry a very good indication that minimum pensions will be returning to pre-COVID rates from 1 July 2023.

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NALI/NALE, SMSFA, Superannuation, Tax

Soft cap tax needs further consultation

super tax consultation

The SMSF Association has called on the government to allow for further consultation on the proposed soft cap tax after the budget unveiled no modifications to the measure.

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Superannuation, Tax

No new detail on $3m soft cap

$3 million super tax

There has been almost no new detail included in the 2023 federal budget regarding the proposed new tax on total super balances above $3 million.

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NALI/NALE, Superannuation, Tax

Budget draws mixed reactions

Budget reactions

The industry has praised the federal budget in relation to measures to make super fairer, but has called for clarification on certain provisions.

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SMSF, Superannuation, Tax

Soft cap could mean loss of assets

$3 million superannuation tax

Scenarios illustrating the egregious nature of the proposed $3 million soft cap on the super balances of individuals are beginning to surface.

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Retirement, Superannuation

Indexation most pertinent for initial pension

indexation TBC

The timing of pension commencement in the context of TBC indexation will be most relevant for members establishing their initial income stream.

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