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SMSF Association, CA ANZ rally against super tax changes

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  FRIDAY, 1 DEC 2023
The SMSF Association and Chartered Accounts ANZ (CA ANZ) have urgently called for the rejection of a newly proposed bill that would double tax on many Australians superannuation earnings. Yesterday in Parliament, assistant treasurer Stephen Jones introduced ...

Super tax change to impact SMSF members: Research

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  WEDNESDAY, 11 OCT 2023
... the International Centre for Financial Services (ICFS) at the University of Adelaide and commissioned by the SMSF Association (SMSFA), it is expected that members whose additional tax liability averages over $80,000 during FY20 and FY22 will experience ...

Senate Committee rethinks franking credit changes

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  TUESDAY, 6 JUN 2023
... imputation because it promotes investment and the payment of corporate tax in Australia," he said. Meanwhile, the SMSF Association and Australian Shareholder Association (ASA) voiced relief over the Senate Committee's recommendations. SMSF Association ...

Budget of missed opportunities: Industry

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  WEDNESDAY, 10 MAY 2023
... its plan to double the concessional tax rate from 15% to 30% for super balances above $3 million. However, the SMSF Association called for the government to reopen the consultation and said it needs more discussion. "If the government proceeds with the ...

NALI measure receives mixed response

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 10 MAY 2023
... tax anti-avoidance matter. CA ANZ will continue to advocate for our preferred solution," it said. Meanwhile, SMSF Association chief executive Peter Burgess said the measure is an improvement, though the use of a factor-based approach "is neither a practical ...

SMSFs weather market storms: Report

CHLOE WALKER  |  WEDNESDAY, 26 APR 2023
A joint research venture between the SMSF Association and the University of Adelaide's International Centre for Financial Services (ICFS) has found SMSFs outperformed the APRA-regulated fund sector during the 2020 market contraction but underperformed ...

SMSF Association names head of membership

CHLOE WALKER  |  TUESDAY, 18 APR 2023
Neil Sparks will become the new head of membership and corporate development for the SMSF Association, effective May 1. Sparks currently serves as head of policy and technical services at BT, a tenure he has held for over 15 years. As a fellow of the ...

Franking credit changes could backfire: SMSF Association

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  WEDNESDAY, 12 APR 2023
The SMSF Association is concerned over proposed laws that will impact franking credits for distributions funded by capital raisings. In a submission to the Senate Economics Committee, due to report on May 26, the SMSF Association said that amendments ...

Curbing super tax breaks for the wealthy: Consultation opens

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  MONDAY, 3 APR 2023
... impacting a disproportionate share of superannuation savings. Following the release of the consultation paper, the SMSF Association (SMSFA) expressed cautious optimism. SMSFA chief executive Peter Burgess said there are various items included in a member's ...

Chalmers' promise to end super wars foiled by criticism

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  THURSDAY, 2 MAR 2023
... welcomed the increase in tax rates for super balances over $3 million, however Chartered Accountants ANZ and the SMSF Association opposed it. Chartered Accountants ANZ said superannuation policy in Australia is like trying to shoot down a moving target ...