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Legislating super objective ‘pointless and open to abuse’

The IFPA believes the existing sole purpose test better captures the core purpose of superannuation.

29 March 2023 • By Josh Needs

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With $3m super tax ‘the house always wins’

The proposed calculation for taxing super balances above $3 million will throw up unusual outcomes where assets...

08 March 2023 • By Philip King

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Treasurer defends plans to tax unrealised gains in super

“Simplest and best way” to apply the 30 per cent rate on earnings from balances over $3 million, he said.

07 March 2023 • By Miranda Brownlee

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Details of tax calculation for $3m threshold a ‘mixed blessing’

The proposed tax on earnings calculation for balances exceeding $3 million will see some members paying tax on...

03 March 2023 • By Miranda Brownlee

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Super tax increase ‘raises retrospective CGT issues’

Labor’s move to double tax on balance earnings above $3 million throws up a problem with unrealised capital gains.

02 March 2023 • By Miranda Brownlee

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Super tax singles out small group who played by the rules: CA ANZ

Labor’s decision to double the tax on super balances above $3 million moves the goalposts yet again, the body says.

01 March 2023 • By Philip King

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ATO releases record $573m in super on compassionate grounds

The bulk of applicants needed medical treatment for acute, chronic or life-threatening illnesses, the Tax Office says.

28 February 2023 • By Josh Needs

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Repeal ‘perverse’ rules that put super at risk, Canberra told

Finance bodies warn taxpayers they may trigger huge penalties under non-arm’s length provisions and urge the...

24 February 2023 • By Philip King