News : Tax

Superannuation, Tax

Scrap super tax for $10m cap

superannuation tax cap

Rather than introduce a complex tax based on total superannuation balances, the government should put in place a $10 million hard cap for all fund members.

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Superannuation, Tax

Allow members to reduce balance below $3m

superannuation balance reduce

The government should allow working super fund members with balances above $3 million to make tax-free withdrawals as part of its new super tax proposal.

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Regulation, Superannuation, Tax

Ring-fence unrealised gains tax

Unrealised gains tax

The taxation of unrealised gains in superannuation should be ring-fenced to the proposed $3 million balance tax if the government presses ahead with its plans.

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NALI/NALE, Regulation, Tax

New NALE rules not needed

NALE

The IFPA has suggested the treatment of NALE within SMSFs and small APRA funds can be achieved by using existing rulings and legislation.

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Superannuation, Tax

FAAA wants soft cap fine-tuned

Financial Advice Association Australia

The FAAA has called for changes to the threshold and calculation method of the newly proposed $3 million soft cap on superannuation.

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Superannuation, Tax

New super tax doesn’t promote fairness

Superannuation tax

IFPA has rejected claims the new tax on superannuation balances over $3 million will allow the system to achieve greater fairness and equity.

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Auditing, SMSF, Superannuation, Tax

Alternative soft cap method mooted

Net taxable investment earnings

The SMSF Auditors Association of Australia has suggested a different calculation process be used for the proposed tax on super balances over $3 million.

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SMSF, Superannuation, Tax

New tax threshold needs review

$3 million threshold.

The consultation process regarding the proposed $3 million soft cap on the superannuation balances of individuals is overlooking a key element.

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Investments, Regulation, SMSFA, Tax

Imputation system bill problematic

Franking credits bill

The SMSF Association is worried about the impact proposed legislative amendments to the franking credit system will potentially have.

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SMSF, Superannuation, Tax

Clarifying the $3 million soft cap

$3 million superannuation cap

The proposed $3 million soft cap has caused significant angst in SMSF circles, but understanding the facts of the measure to date is important.

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