News : Tax

Legislation, Superannuation, Tax

$3m soft cap draft bills released

$3m earnings tax soft cap draft legislation Treasury

The draft bill covering the proposed new tax on total super balances in excess of $3 million has been released with no significant changes.

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SMSF, SMSFA, Tax

More sectors discuss soft cap issues

$3 million soft cap SMSF Association

The SMSF Association is engaging other industry bodies to help its campaign to have the government change the calculation method for the $3 million soft cap.

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Tax

Member deductions denied in error

personal contributions deductions

Some SMSF members are incorrectly being denied the ability to claim a tax deduction for personal contributions due to an ATO procedural error.

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Superannuation, Tax

$3m soft cap bill likely by mid-2024

superannuation earnings tax legislation

The government is likely to release draft legislation for the proposed $3 million superannuation earnings tax by early September, with the bill expected to pass through parliament in mid-2024.

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ATO, NALI/NALE, Tax

NALI interest ruling overturned

NALI interest income AAT

The AAT has ruled interest derived from a complex lending arrangement established by an SMSF trustee was not NALI despite the arrangements being at non-arm’s length.

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Contributions, Superannuation, Tax

$3m cap shouldn’t stop inflows

Contributions

Trustees should continue to contribute to their superannuation accounts as not doing so would not be a prudent strategy to adjust to the proposed super earnings tax.

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SMSF, Superannuation, Tax

Trustees dislike $3m soft cap

SMSF trustees $3 million tax

A recent sector survey has found nearly half of SMSF members believe the proposed $3 million soft cap is a bad policy initiative.

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Investments, Regulation, Tax

ASA welcomes franking credit decision

Franking credits

The Australian Shareholders’ Association believes the proposal to limit franking credits from capital raisings is unnecessary and requires clearer guidance to avoid unintended consequences.

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Regulation, Superannuation, Tax

Govt adamant about super tax elements

Superannuation earnings tax

The superannuation earnings tax is all but locked in and highly unlikely to change, with officials stating key aspects were non-negotiable.

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Superannuation, Tax

Soft cap risks double taxation

Super earnings double taxation

The earnings tax on superannuation balances above $3 million is a wealth tax and will subject fund members to a form of double taxation.

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