Welcome to our latest newsletter, Budget Edition, in which we provide a brief summary of super and retirement related measures. Please remember that the following budget announcements are not yet law. Reducing the eligibility age for downsizer contributions The eligibility age to make downsizer contributions into superannuation is set to be reduced from 60 to 55 years of age. All... More Information ▶
Welcome to our latest newsletter, Budget Edition, in which we consider the main items in the budget handed down on 29 March 2022 that may impact our super clients. Extension of the temporary reduction in super minimum draw down rates The Government has extended the 50% reduction of the superannuation minimum drawdown requirements for account-based pensions and similar products for... More Information ▶
As you would be aware the budget was handed down last night here in Federal Parliament. There have been a number of personal tax changes proposed along with some minor changes to superannuation (in comparison to last year). The National Tax & Accountants' Association (NTAA) has prepared this summary which is available on their website. Please do not hesitate to... More Information ▶
Government delivers stability in 2017-18 Federal Budget Stability and confidence for superannuation is the good news coming out of the 2017-18 Federal Budget. With SMSF members still working through the wide-reaching and complex superannuation changes of the last Budget which take effect from 1 July 2017, this Budget’s minimal changes will result in a period for members to ensure they... More Information ▶
Superannuation legislation proposed end of September 2016 have passed through both houses of parliament today. These make significant changes to the superannuation laws and do differ from the original changes announced in the Federal Budget in May 2016. The below changes will apply from 1 July 2017 so it might be sensible to for you to start thinking about how your... More Information ▶
