Superannuation
Six super strategies to consider before 30 June
With the end of financial year fast approaching, now is a great time to boost your superannuation savings and potentially save on tax. Below are six superannuation strategies to consider before 30 June 2024. Use the carry forward concessional contribution rules If you want to make up for lost time and make extra contributions to top […]
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Understanding Your Super Guarantee Obligations: ATO’s New Nudge Pilot Initiative
The ATO is expanding its use of data to help employers meet their super guarantee (SG) obligations. From March 2024, the ATO will conduct a small nudge letter pilot, contacting a limited number of employers by letter. These employers appear to have outstanding SG obligations for the 1 April 2023 – 30 June 2023 quarter and the […]
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Super contribution caps to increase on 1 July
For the first time in three years, the superannuation contributions are set to increase from 1 July 2024. Contribution caps to increase Due to indexation, the contribution caps will increase on 1 July 2024 as follows: What are concessional contributions? Concessional contributions (CC) are before-tax contributions and are generally taxed at 15%. This is the […]
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Returning To Work After Retirement
Most people look forward to retirement as it is a chance to finally relax, enjoy life, and do things they never had time for when they were working. But sometimes things change and some people feel the urge to return to work. If a return to work is inevitable, it is important to understand the […]
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How to reduce your income tax bill using superannuation
Did you know you can reduce your income tax by making a large personal tax-deductible contribution from your take-home pay to your super? This strategy may be particularly useful if you will be earning more income this financial year or if you have sold an asset this year and made a large capital gain. What […]
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Super pensions and the Commonwealth Seniors Health Card
Are you a self-funded retiree who does not qualify for the Age Pension? If you’ve answered yes, then help may be available for certain living expenses by way of the Commonwealth Seniors Health Card (CSHC). What is the CSHC? The CSHC is a concession card enabling access to cheaper health care and some discounts if […]
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