News : Superannuation

Legislation, Superannuation, Tax

Simpler soft cap tax possible

Soft cap superannuation earnings tax calculation method

A peak accounting body has proposed a more straightforward approach to the current calculation method outlined in the draft legislation for the superannuation earnings tax.

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Retirement, Strategy, Superannuation

Retirement not just about dollars

Retirees Retirement Satisfaction Superannuation

Preparing for a satisfactory and enjoyable retirement involves addressing issues extending beyond the extent of a person’s superannuation savings.

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SMSFA, Superannuation, Tax

Consultation for new tax too short

SMSF Association $3 million earnings tax draft bill consultation period

The SMSF Association has expressed its angst over the inadequate consultation period, as well as lack of important details, regarding the draft bill legislating the $3 million soft cap.

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Contributions, Pensions, Superannuation

Commutation notice can be preconfigured

SMSF members can use a prepared notice to inform their fund that withdrawals from their pension will be treated as commutations, avoiding the risk they will be regarded as payments.

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Legislation, Superannuation, Tax

IFPA calls for five soft cap changes

Institute of Financial Professionals Australia IFPA $3 million earnings tax soft cap

In a submission to government regarding the proposed $3 million soft cap, IFPA has identified five areas where amendments are needed.

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Administration, Legislation, SMSF, SMSFA, Superannuation, Tax

$3m soft cap liquidity risk proven

$3 milliom superannuation earnings tax liquidity SMSFA

New SMSF Association-commissioned research has indicated the tax on super balances over $3 million will result in liquidity risk.

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Legislation, Superannuation, Tax

Short consultation period a risk

Superannuation earnings tax consultation period

The industry requires a longer consultation period to evaluate the impacts of draft legislation imposing measures like the $3 million soft cap.

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Legislation, Superannuation, Tax

Soft cap tax unjust

Soft cap tax

An industry body has criticised the draft legislation regarding the $3 million soft cap labelling it as being inequitable and problematic.

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Legislation, SMSFA, Superannuation

Call for exclusive super objective law

Objective of superannuation

The SMSF Association has used its submission to Treasury on the objective of super to highlight three outcomes the process should achieve.

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Legislation, SMSFA, Superannuation, Tax

Unrealised gains outside super tax scope

Superannuation earnings tax

The SMSFA has once again rejected the inclusion of the taxation of unrealised capital gains in the government’s superannuation earnings tax, following the release of draft legislation yesterday.

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