Work Test changes

Last year (2021) the Federal Budget had announced positive changes for individuals aged between 67 to 74 years to make contributions to superannuation.  These changes are to allow this age group to make non concessional and salary sacrificed contributions to superannuation (subject to cap limits), without having to meet the work test.

This measure has now been passed and we can expect these changes to start 1 July 2022.  

If you are 67 or over and would like to make further contributions to super please contact us for more information.

More information can be found on the Treasury website.

Superannuation Budget Updates – Changes from 1 July 2021

A few changes to the superannuation world that applies from 1 July 2021 onwards, including contribution cap changes, information for employers, individuals aged 60 or over, and changes to work tests.

Superannuation Guarantee Contributions

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The second wave of Stimulus, what it means to you

This morning, the Australian Government has announced their second round of policies to further support Australian businesses and individuals as it is expected the Coronavirus will be impacting the economy in the next few months.

This is what we know so far:

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Contributing to Super and the Work Test

If you are aged 65 and above and under 74, you will generally need to meet the work test prior to contributing to superannuation.  The work test is basically gainful employment of 40 hours in a consecutive 30 day period.  The work test must be met during the financial year and prior to making the contribution.

This often proved unfair where you have retired at the end of the financial year and received termination payments which fell in the next financial year. While there was now cash available to contribute to super, you may not have met the work test due to your retirement the previous financial year.

But here’s the good news – since 1 July 2020 you can access an exemption to the work test.

To be eligible:

  • you must be 65 years and over but under 75 years of age
  • you met the work test in the previous financial year
  • your total super balance (TSB) is less than $300,000 on the 30th of June of the previous financial year

The exemption will apply only once per individual and will be available for the financial year following when the work test was met.

Usual contribution rules and cap limits will still apply to making contributions.

If you are over 65 and interested in making additional contributions to superannuation, talk to us!

Please note due to covid19 this measure has been pushed back and currently may not apply

Want to minimise tax when selling your business?

Are you a business owner who is considering selling your business, but is unsure what the tax implications are?

When it comes to selling your business, there are many decisions to make, and sometimes these decisions may impact your tax liabilities on sale. It is therefore wise to speak to an expert about the road ahead before starting the journey of selling.

If a business is sold without having extensive analysis of its tax implications, you may end up having to pay up to 47% tax on the profit. However with proper consultation well before the sale, you may be able to reduce the income tax liability down (sometimes to nil!). The difference can be enormous when the profit is huge.

For example: a business sale with profit of $3m, with 47% tax, your share to keep is $1.59m, however with a 0% tax, you get to keep $3m. That’s a difference of $1.41m!

Below are some concessions you may be able to use to minimise your tax.

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