News : Superannuation

Superannuation

Super objective shouldn’t dictate operations

Superannuation objective

The objective of superannuation should be limited to policy issues rather than the operation of the system.

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SMSF, Superannuation

TSB used to level playing field

Treasury has admitted the use of the TSB to levy a proposed earnings tax was chosen to prevent people moving funds to sidestep the tax.

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SMSFA, Superannuation, Tax

TSB tax consultation paper released

TSB tax consultation paper

Treasury has opened a consultation on the planned $3 million TSB earnings tax, with the SMSF Association noting the tax is a blunt instrument.

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Superannuation, Tax

Earnings tax calculator highlights inequity

Earnings tax calculator

An online tool comparing the calculation of proposed superannuation earnings tax with other methods reveals it will not be an equitable solution.

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Superannuation, Tax

Actuarial certificates may help with new tax

Actuarial certificates tax

A solution to clarify the earnings tax within an SMSF already exists and could be provided by actuarial certificates.

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Superannuation

New bill to strengthen rights to super

bill right to superannuation

A new bill will give employees not covered by an award or enterprise agreement the right to claim unpaid superannuation contributions.

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Superannuation

IFPA rejects govt’s super objective

IFPA superannuation objective

IFPA has refused to support the objective of superannuation currently proposed by the government in its consultation paper on the subject.

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Superannuation

Super satisfaction down, but SMSFs on top

superannuation satisfaction

SMSF members have continued to be the superannuation sector’s most satisfied fund members during a period when overall satisfaction has fallen.

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Superannuation, Tax

Balance equalisation appeal to rise

balance equalisation strategies

Equalisation strategies may increase in their appeal as a method to counter the proposed new tax on member balances above $3 million.

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Superannuation, Tax

Super will remain best retirement vehicle

superannuation retirement savings

Superannuation will remain the best vehicle to manage retirement savings despite proposals to increase tax on earnings for some fund members.

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