Superannuation

Arabon Accountants superannuation balances above $3m

Draft legislation released for 15% on earnings for superannuation balances over $3m

Treasury has released draft legislation to enact the Federal Government’s plan to increase the tax rate on earnings on superannuation balances over $3m from 15% to 30% from 1 July 2025. This is the final step before the legislation is introduced into Parliament and a step closer to implementation.  The draft legislation seems to be

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Arabon Accountants superannuation tax over $3m

What you need to know about superannuation downsizer contributions

A superannuation ‘downsizer contribution’ can be an excellent way to build a member’s superannuation balance. From 1 January 2023, those who are aged 55 and over may be able to make a ‘downsizer contribution’ to their superannuation fund from the proceeds of the sale of their family home. Prior to this date, the age limit

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Arabon Accountants changes to superannuation

Two important changes to superannuation from 1 July 2022

Two important changes to superannuation will apply from 1 July 2022. As a business owner, it is important that you understand what these are, what they mean for your business and what actions you need to take. Super Guarantee rate will increase from 10% to 10.5% As a business owner, you usually need to pay

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Arabon Accountants pay superannuation on time

The importance of paying superannuation on time

If your business has employees, then paying superannuation on time is undoubtedly a topic you know much about. The government’s superannuation guarantee requires employers to pay a superannuation contribution equal to 10% (2021/2022) of an employee’s ordinary time earnings if an employee is paid $450 or more before tax in a month.  If you use

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Arabon Accountants change to employee super

Super stapling: Key change to employer obligations for employee superannuation

From 1 November 2021, there will be a key change to employer obligations for employee superannuation when setting up a new employee’s super fund.  If a new employee doesn’t specify a super fund, there will be an extra step to ensure they comply with government requirements. What is the change?   If a new employee does not specify

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Arabon Accountants tax changes 1 July 2021

Tax changes and updates from 1 July 2021

The new financial year has arrived and so has several updates to the tax system and new policies impacting superannuation, healthcare, wages and tax rates.  Here’s what you need to know post 1 July 2021. Superannuation payments to increase Working Australians will receive a 0.5% boost to their superannuation fund.  Legislation requires superannuation contributions to

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