Welcome to our August 2021 Client information Bulletin Contents 6 Member SMSFs – the issues and opportunities Business in a post pandemic environment The National Plan’s impact on business New laws target sharing economy platforms 6 Member SMSFs – the issues and opportunities From 1 July 2021, the maximum number of members a Self Managed…
There are a few changes and developments coming to Superannuation Guarantee which all employers and employees need to be aware of. Rate of Superannuation Guarantee increases to 10% Effective from 1 July 2021, the minimum rate of Superannuation Guarantee will increase from 9.5% to 10% of an employee’s ordinary time earnings. Superannuation Guarantee does not…
Super provides income for your workers in retirement Here’s how to run a quick check of your super obligations to make sure you’ve got everything sorted. 1. Check you’re paying super to all eligible workers. Some contractors may be entitled to super. 2. Check you’re paying the right amount. Currently, you…
Confusion reigns over superannuation transfer balance cap A recent speech by the ATO’s Assistant Commissioner for Superannuation demonstrates the very practical problems with the new superannuation rules. The $1.6 million transfer balance cap (TBC) that limits the amount you can hold in a superannuation pension requires trustees to be aware of how close they are…
First home buyers The First Home Super Saver Scheme (FHSS) enables first-home buyers to save for a deposit inside their superannuation account, attracting the tax incentives and some of the earnings benefits of superannuation. Home savers can make voluntary concessional contributions (for example by salary sacrificing) or non-concessional contributions (voluntary after-tax contributions) of $15,000 a year within…
The cash sitting in your super fund can be tempting, particularly if you are short of cash. But, the reality is there are very few ways you can take advantage of your superannuation once it has been contributed to the fund – even if you change your mind. The sole purpose test underpins access to…
What’s changing on 1 July 2018? Superannuation Event-based reporting for SMSFs – A new reporting regime commences for SMSFs. All SMSFs must report events that affect their members’ transfer balance accounts (for example, when an SMSF member first starts to receive a pension from their fund). Timeframes for reporting are determined by the total superannuation balances of the SMSF’s…
Claiming personal super contributions deductions The removal of the 10% maximum earnings condition means more people may be eligible to claim a personal super contributions deduction this tax time. Mitchell Partners can help you to understand if you are eligible and let you know if you need to: make personal (after tax) super contributions directly to your…
Superannuation Guarantee Amnesty On 24 May 2018, Minister for Revenue and Financial Services announced the commencement of a 12-month Superannuation Guarantee Amnesty (the Amnesty). The Amnesty is a one-off opportunity for employers to self-correct past super guarantee (SG) non-compliance without penalty. Subject to the passage of legislation, the Amnesty will be available from 24 May 2018 to 23 May 2019. Employers…
The pros and cons of using your super to save for your first home The First Home Super Saver Scheme (FHSS) enables first-home buyers to save for a deposit inside their superannuation account, attracting the tax incentives and some of the earnings benefits of super. Home savers can make voluntary concessional contributions (for example by salary…