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Superannuation

Current tax rules around retirement products are increasingly impinging on the flexibility of retirees, the Association of Superannuation Funds of Australia says....

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Policy & Regulation

High wealth individuals are using complex business arrangements and trusts to minimise their tax liabilities, an Australian National Audit Office report reveals....

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Superannuation

In the rush to put money in superannuation, other investment vehicles with concessionary tax benefits have been overlooked. Income bonds have become one of the forgotten ...

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Editorial

While both Treasury officials and economic commentators have strongly criticised the cost of superannuation tax concessions, Mike Taylor writes that one of the men who he...

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Policy & Regulation

High income earners will look for “clever ways” to avoid being hit by the Federal Government’s new 'repair levy’, a tax expert believes. ...

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Financial planning

The Government has, as expected, introduced a three-year levy on Australians earning over $180,000 while closing off FBT loopholes....

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Superannuation

Budget delivers on allowing withdrawal of excess contributions without penalty....

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Policy & Regulation

Some of the Federal Government’s proposed new levies could foster tax avoidance by increasing perceived inequality, an accountant believes. ...

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Accounting

IPA welcomes Board of Tax discussion paper canvassing key changes to Division 7A of the Tax Act....

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Policy & Regulation

The Coalition is rolling out simplified and “substantially pre-prepared” tax forms allowing Australian residents to lodge returns from a smartphone or tablet device. ...

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Superannuation

Australia's superannuation sector continues to attract a considerable amount of regulatory and legislative change and it's paramount that taxpayers are aware of any new o...

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Superannuation

Macquarie Bank's David Barrett takes a closer look at the cost complexities of setting up a SMSF....

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Financial planning

No-one likes a surprise when wrestling with tax and superannuation, and financial planners heading towards the end of financial year seem primed on what is about to chang...

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Financial planning

Julie McKay argues that while margin loans have their own dynamics, those using them should not lose sight of the fact that they are a loan and they need to be repaid. ...

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Superannuation

With eight years having passed since the ‘Simpler Super’ review, it could be time to reopen a dialogue about the future of super, Bryan Ashenden writes....

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