Proposed tax on $3m super balances Individuals with large superannuation balances may soon be subject to an extra 15% tax on earnings if their balance exceeds $3m at the end of a financial year. What has been proposed? Recently, the government announced it will introduce an additional tax of 15% on earnings for individuals whose
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TNR Tax Alert – May 2023
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ATO Important Dates May 2023
The following are the important ATO dates for this month.
Trust distribution landscape now more settled
Trust distribution landscape now more settled If you carry on your business affairs through a trust structure, there is now more clarity around the law on distributions following much uncertainty throughout the year. N either the taxpayer, Mr. Springer, nor the Commissioner has appealed against the Full Federal Court decision handed down in January 2023
Reducing the risk of crypto scams
Reducing the risk of crypto scams ASIC has released fresh and timely information around crypto scams. Scammers use cryptocurrencies, like bitcoin or ether, because they are not easily recovered. Crypto can be sent overseas quickly with limited oversight. If you lose your money to a crypto scam,your money is likely gone. If you buy crypto,
TNR Tax Alert – April 2023
Welcome to the Tax Alert – all of the latest tax news, views and clues for this month.
Super teething issues
Super teething issues Last year 9,700 individuals applied for compassionate release of super for dental treatment expenses, and 82% were approved. Out of those approved, 9% were for a dependent child’s dental treatment, which could include braces. What is the pathway for access? While normally superannuation must be preserved for retirement, there are limited exceptions.
ATO Important Dates April 2023
The following are the important ATO dates for this month.
PAYG instalment variations
PAYG instalment variations The ATO is encouraging accountants to educate clients around varying PAYG instalments – this can potentially assist cashflow. To recap, PAYG (pay-as-you-go) instalments allow business taxpayers to make regular prepayments towards the tax on their business and investment income. This is in contrast to salary and wages earners who already make prepayments
Legislating the purpose of superannuation
Legislating the purpose of superannuation On 20 February 2023, Treasury released a consultation paper on legislating the purpose of superannuation. This is an idea that has been around since 2016 when the former Coalition government contemplated doing the same thing. T he government says that legislating an objective of superannuation will provide stability and confidence
FBT and car logbooks
FBT and car logbooks With the end of the FBT year approaching, are your car logbooks in order? The operating cost method is used by many employers to calculate their car FBT liability. This method is particularly effective where the business use of the vehicle is high. Keeping a logbook is essential to use the
TNR Tax Alert – March 2023
Welcome to the Tax Alert – all of the latest tax news, views and clues for this month.