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Superannuation changes limit tax benefits for top earners: ASFA

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  FRIDAY, 21 APR 2023
... superannuation changes will improve equity by curbing tax benefits for high-income earners. The introduction of higher taxation for balances exceeding $3 million is projected to lead to a 9.5% reduction in tax concessions related to investment earnings ...

Franking credit changes could backfire: SMSF Association

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  WEDNESDAY, 12 APR 2023
... manipulation of the franking system," he said. "Disallowing franking in these situations would expose the shareholders to double taxation. Company profits would still be subject to tax, but the shareholder would receive an unfranked dividend with no ...

Jones releases Your Future, Your Super review outcomes

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 4 APR 2023
... administrative burden for employers that is leading some to bypass the stapling requirements," he said. In April, the Australian Taxation Office will roll out an IT system to streamline the process for digital service providers. It will also finalise ...

Curbing super tax breaks for the wealthy: Consultation opens

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  MONDAY, 3 APR 2023
... market. Rainmaker Information executive director Alex Dunnin said introducing superannuation caps, such as the proposed taxation changes, would bring more equity to the system in principle. However, it would only affect a small percentage of the population ...

Super reform "takes away the right to be tax exempt"

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  TUESDAY, 28 MAR 2023
... earnings for the year. "This is a tax on what's supposedly an exempt pension," Bradford said. "This takes the Australian taxation regime for superannuation to a TTT system, tax on contributions, tax on earnings, and now a tax on drawdowns. We will ...

Senate inquiry to scrutinise proposed franking credit rules

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  THURSDAY, 9 MAR 2023
... for both off-market and on-market share buybacks carried out by listed companies. Additionally, the Bill aims to modify taxation law to prevent franking credits form being released through certain distributions funded by capital raisings, without "significantly ...

In need of repair: Gender stereotypes and advice

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 7 MAR 2023
... that will require forensic examination. Given the interaction of the superannuation caps, trigger events, as well as the taxation consequences, getting it wrong can be costly," she says. "The surviving person may inherit not only their partner's ...

Super tax break crackdown to hit $410bn in savings

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  WEDNESDAY, 1 MAR 2023
... consider. Rainmaker Information executive director Alex Dunnin said introducing superannuation caps, such as the proposed taxation changes, would bring more equity to the system in principle. However, it would affect only a small percentage of the population ...

Productivity Commission kicks off philanthropy review

CHLOE WALKER  |  MONDAY, 13 FEB 2023
... the motivations for giving, what can be done to encourage philanthropy, and what reforms may be needed in terms of the taxation system and current economic environment. "The review comes at a time when the charity sector is under pressure," assistant ...

Mercer proposes superannuation tax overhaul

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  MONDAY, 6 FEB 2023
... Pension and superannuation, should enable most retirees to maintain their pre-retirement standard of living. However, the taxation of super in Australia is complex and inequitable, with current legislation serving to benefit those who need it least ...