News : Superannuation

Retirement, Superannuation, Tax

Zero tax on lump sums not tax-free

Preservation age

Particular attention must be given to the tax situation of people looking to access their superannuation benefits between the ages of 59 and 60.

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ATO, Compliance, Pensions, SMSF, Superannuation, Tax

ATO clarity required on TRIS

TRIS

The lack of clarity on how the ATO will handle non-compliance with transition-to-retirement income stream requirements will require SMSFs to stick closely to the law.

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SMSF, Superannuation

Trustee establishment age rises

SMSF trustee establishment

The average age of Australians setting up an SMSF has increased along with the average superannuation balance of these new funds.

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ATO, Compliance, Superannuation

ATO issues scam alert

Early superannuation release schemes

The ATO has continued to warn SMSF members of schemes and promoters that target their funds to engage in activities that breach superannuation laws.

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BDBNs, SMSF, Strategy, Superannuation

BDBN not just about time of death

BDBN estate planning

An effective SMSF estate plan must go beyond the survival of one party over another at the time of the relevant member’s death.

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Pensions, SMSF, Superannuation

Injury settlements no threat to caps

Personal injury settlement

SMSF members receiving a personal injury settlement payment should not be concerned it will impact their TBC or TSB and reduce their ability to make other contributions.

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SMSF, Superannuation, Tax

Trustees exploring options ahead of $3m cap

Super tax

SMSF trustees are searching for alternative strategies outside of superannuation to mitigate the tax implications of the proposed $3 million super earnings tax.

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Superannuation, Tax

Indexation measure a Div 293 issue

indexation division 293

Indexation of the quarterly maximum super contribution base might trigger a Division 293 tax issue for employees on high salaries.

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ATO, Compliance, Superannuation

Early release schemes on ATO radar

early access ATO

The ATO is set to step up compliance actions against individuals who illegally access their super early, with severe penalties for those who choose this course of action.

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Superannuation, Tax

New 30 per cent tax not accurate

30 per cent tax

Practitioners and SMSF trustees alike should not be under the impression the proposed new superannuation tax is just a 30 per cent impost.

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