News : Tax

ATO, NALI/NALE, Tax

LCR 2021/2 example too basic

One particular example contained in Law Companion Ruling 2021/2 seems to lack critical detail, compromising its effectiveness.

One particular example contained in Law Companion Ruling 2021/2 seems to lack critical detail, compromising its effectiveness.

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Division 296, SMSF, Tax

Div 296 driving super engagement

Concerns around the proposed Division 296 tax are driving more people to consider SMSFs and the future of their retirement savings.

Concerns around the proposed Division 296 tax are driving more people to consider SMSFs and the future of their retirement savings.

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Compliance, Division 296, Legislation, Tax

Potential Div 296 impact grows

The latest industry research has highlighted a growing number of SMSFs will be impacted by the proposed Division 296 tax.

The latest industry research has highlighted a growing number of SMSFs will be impacted by the proposed Division 296 tax.

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Division 296, SMSF, Superannuation, Tax

Div 296 paused with changes likely

The government seems reluctant for the Division 296 tax legislation to progress in its current form, with amendments likely to be made to the bill.

The government seems reluctant for the Division 296 tax legislation to progress in its current form, with amendments likely to be made to the bill.

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Division 296, SMSF, Tax

Accountants reissue call for new tax changes

The IPA has called for revisions to the proposed Division 296 tax that allow for the calculation of earnings on realised gains on an individual-member basis.

The IPA has called for revisions to the proposed Division 296 tax that allow for the calculation of earnings on realised gains on an individual-member basis.

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Compliance, Contributions, Pensions, Tax

Min pension effects contribution status

Failing to pay minimum pension amounts can compromise the ability of an SMSF member to claim a deduction for personal contributions.

Failing to pay minimum pension amounts can compromise the ability of an SMSF member to claim a deduction for personal contributions.

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Division 296, Superannuation, Tax

Balance-levelling proposal undermines Div 296

A bill has been tabled in parliament to allow couples to enact rollovers to each other to level up their super balances, with one specialist noting it could sidestep Division 296 for some couples.

A bill has been tabled in parliament to allow couples to enact rollovers to each other to level up their super balances, with one specialist noting it could sidestep Division 296 for some couples.

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Division 296, Superannuation, Tax

Tax concession premise misconceived

The validity of a government assumption with regard to taxable income in the justification of the proposed Division 296 tax has been questioned.

The validity of a government assumption with regard to taxable income in the justification of the proposed Division 296 tax has been questioned.

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Compliance, Legislation, Regulation, Tax

Avoid family split payment shortcuts

An order issued in the event of a family split must be executed properly without shortcuts to allow the intended outcome to eventuate.

An order issued in the event of a family split must be executed properly without shortcuts to allow the intended outcome to eventuate.

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