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ISA calls for super tax reform

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 15 OCT 2020
... Industry Super Australia (ISA) has called for the stage two tax cuts to be matched by a change to the Low-Income Superannuation Tax Offset (LISTO) to help boost the retirement savings of women. ISA said this move could help add tens of thousands of dollars ...

Young-old wealth gap widest in 18 years

KANIKA SOOD  |  MONDAY, 17 AUG 2020
... are sustainable." As a solution, the paper suggests reviewing the rate of unemployment benefits, tightening superannuation tax concessions (also a call from Grattan Institute, as superannuation industry awaits the Retirement Income Review's final ...

What to expect from the Retirement Income Review

KANIKA SOOD  |  FRIDAY, 24 JUL 2020
... existing today," Rice Warner said. Grattan bets on super tax, SG rate For Grattan Institute, the focus will be on superannuation tax breaks and SG contributions. Grattan Institute household finances program director Brendan Coates thinks differently ...

Super tax concessions out of hand

HARRISON WORLEY  |  MONDAY, 24 FEB 2020
Latest analysis of Treasury data shows superannuation tax concessions are growing so large they will soon rival the Age Pension. New Australia Institute analysis shows tax concessions in superannuation are almost as large as the cost of the Age Pension ...

ISA reaffirms stance on super guarantee

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 4 FEB 2020
... to save for middle income earners. It also recommended examining tax concessions, increasing the low income superannuation tax offset and making super payable on the day. ISA chief executive Bernie Dean said the only way to give Australia's dignity ...

Qantas Super urges women take control of super

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  FRIDAY, 15 MAR 2019
... raise children. ASFA also advocates removing the $450 a month threshold for SG and maintaining the low income superannuation tax offset which makes super fairer for those on low incomes. Finally, it says allowing employers to contribute more for women ...

Labor commits $400m to gender super gap

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 19 SEP 2018
... worth considering include: a capital top-up for some low balance accounts; and the alignment of the Low Income Superannuation Tax Offset with scheduled (2021) SG rate and second tax threshold increases, ISA added.

Industry expert joins SMSFA board

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 11 JUL 2018
A self-managed superannuation fund specialist is joining the board of the SMSF Association on September 1. Verante Financial Planning director and financial planner Liam Shorte will replace Andrew Gale, who is stepping down after a six-year tenure. ...

Amnesty granted to employers with unpaid SG

KANIKA SOOD  |  THURSDAY, 24 MAY 2018
... Measures) Bill 2018 also includes other measures, aimed at streamline the SG system and supporting the integrity of superannuation tax system. The Bill will allow employees working for multiple employers to apply to the ATO for an exemption certificate ...

Six associations form new alliance

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 8 MAY 2018
Several highly-regarded associations have joined forces in a bid to improve the retirement system, and unify against Labor's proposal to disallow refunds of excess franking credits for retirees and shareholders. The Alliance for a Fairer Retirement ...