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We can do better for women in retirement: Senator

DARREN SNYDER  |  FRIDAY, 18 MAR 2016
... women run the risk of producing inferior outcomes for women, and that is what I think has happened in some parts of our taxation and retirement systems. Just because our policies are gender blind, doesn't mean that they're gender neutral," McAllister ...

Super tax concessions no gift

DARREN SNYDER  |  FRIDAY, 11 MAR 2016
Industry superannuation fund Vision Super has hit out at Assistant Treasurer Kelly O'Dwyer's assertion that super taxation concessions are a "gift", saying their implementation has been more about budget fixes. Vision Super said Australians have been ...

Tax incentives for early stage investors too narrow: KPMG

DARREN SNYDER  |  FRIDAY, 4 MAR 2016
... vehicles for investment funds. But this will require a significant enactment of new legislation for innovation company taxation (such as definition of dividends and returns of capital). Unit trusts can achieve the same taxation outcomes as desired by ...

New CEO at Board of Taxation

DARREN SNYDER  |  MONDAY, 29 FEB 2016
Federal Treasury has announced an inaugural chief executive role at the Board of Taxation that will lead the work of the secretariat as well as all communication with industry stakeholders. Secretary to the Treasury, John Fraser, announced on Friday ...

Government help needed to remove innovation obstacles

MARK SMITH  |  TUESDAY, 23 FEB 2016
... what has gone before and worked overseas. "To get greater investment in technology we need the right structures, right taxation regime, and a track record of success. We also need greater education of trustees and investment teams. The returns are often ...

Treasurer hints at super concession adjustments

MARK SMITH  |  FRIDAY, 19 FEB 2016
... conclusions of a comprehensive tax review, which industry insiders expect to include significant changes to superannuation taxation policy. Though he was cautious not to reveal too much of the tax discussions that have been occurring at the highest level ...

Regulators coordinating efforts to protect super

MARK SMITH  |  THURSDAY, 18 FEB 2016
... are acting as they should do. In a panel session at the SMSF Association National Conference in Adelaide, Australian Taxation Office (ATO) commissioner Chris Jordan and Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) commissioner Greg Tanzer ...

New super data adds more disclosure

DARREN SNYDER  |  THURSDAY, 11 FEB 2016
... APRA-regulated super funds and $590 billion in self-managed superannuation funds (SMSFs) which are regulated by the Australian Taxation Office (ATO). About $130 billion comprised exempt public sector superannuation schemes. SMSFs and small APRA funds ...

Death tax would save budget billions: Costello

DARREN SNYDER  |  THURSDAY, 11 FEB 2016
... $5 billion in revenue for the government and see about $100 million go towards charities. The Council said Australian Taxation Office (ATO) figures suggest about 25,000 Australian families hold assets above $10 million. If 4% of those families paid 35% ...

FSC proposes Budget fixes to boost fin services exports

STAFF WRITER  |  WEDNESDAY, 10 FEB 2016
... recommended changes to Australia's withholding tax regime to ensure the competitiveness of Australian funds. "Australia's taxation regime for foreign investors is complicated, with different rates or withholding tax applied to the type of income received ...