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Liberal’s parental leave policy dilutes franking credits on dividends 22 Aug 2013 | 07:33 pm
SMSF trustees and other direct share investors, and all members of large super funds, will help finance the Liberal Party’s proposed parental leave policy, according to a recent Liberal announcement. ...
Super tax freeze! No tax changes to super for 5 years, promises ALP 22 Aug 2013 | 06:16 am
After a frenzied few years of super fiddling by the ALP federal government (and the previous Liberal government), our political leaders have taken a breath and exclaimed ‘that’s enough!’, at least for...
I’m 58 and I have $220,000 in super. Will my super be taxed? 21 Aug 2013 | 11:27 am
Q: I’ve just turned 59, and I’m thinking of retiring before I turn 60. I would like to know whether I would have to pay tax on my superannuation. I know that after I turn 60, it’s tax-free, so my inqu...
Super for beginners, part 17: Four must-knows about super’s tax rules 21 Aug 2013 | 10:43 am
If it were not for tax, superannuation wouldn’t exist. The post Super for beginners, part 17: Four must-knows about super’s tax rules appeared first on SuperGuide.com.au.
Tax-deductible super contributions: Claim no more than your income 21 Aug 2013 | 03:26 am
Q: What are the possible tax penalties for claiming more than my taxable income? The post Tax-deductible super contributions: Claim no more than your income appeared first on SuperGuide.com.au.
Tax-deductible super contributions: Timing start of pension is essential 21 Aug 2013 | 01:05 am
Q: I put money into my SMSF in June 2011 from a capital gain. I wasn’t able to tell the fund at that time what it was for as my accountant hadn’t completed the figures so that notice was sent to them ...
Super for beginners, part 12: I claimed my super due to hardship. Why do I have to pay tax? 20 Aug 2013 | 09:50 pm
Q: I’m 30 years old. Last year I claimed $5,000 of my super due to financial hardship – I suffered illness, and was not able to work. I only received $3,950. Will I get the balance back, since I haven...
Concessional contributions: What form do I use to claim a tax deduction? 20 Aug 2013 | 08:34 pm
Q: Could you lead me to a link where I could find a generic S290-170 notice of intent to deduct? It would be great to have a generic list of forms that would assist self-managed super fund (SMSF) trus...
I’m under 60. Does my super payout also affect my other income, and tax bill? 20 Aug 2013 | 08:29 pm
Q: I turn 55 soon and I am eligible for a super payout of $150,554 next month of which only the $554 is taxable at 16%. However I still intend to keep working and wondered how this will affect the tax...
Super contributions: Can I make a retrospective payment to my fund to reduce tax? 20 Aug 2013 | 08:19 pm
Q: After completing my personal tax return my accountant advised I was up for $45,000 in income tax - (I had ceased work and sold an investment property, then unexpectedly recommenced work). The post...
