Due to a budget blowout caused by “an over-hang from the global financial crisis and strong Australian dollar”, the federal government has informally announced (drip fed via a series of casual comments in various interviews) that the income tax cuts, that were to take effect from 1 July 2015, … [Read more...]
Note: For your convenience we have included the latest income tax rates, and the income rates for the previous financial year. Over time, this page will also include relevant tax offsets, such as the Senior Australians and Pensioners Tax Offset (SAPTO), and other tax-related information such as the … [Read more...]
The National Disability Insurance Scheme is going to become a reality with a guaranteed financial contribution sourced directly from taxpayers, and promised contributions from the states of Australia. Bravo to the federal government, state governments and to the individuals and organisations who … [Read more...]
Prime Minister Julia Gillard has announced a 0.5% increase in the Medicare levy to help fund the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) – but Labor will not bring in legislation for the higher tax this term. The Prime Minister said the extra tax would represent about $1 a day for someone … [Read more...]
On 8 May 2012, Federal Treasurer Mr Wayne Swan released the 2012/2013 Federal Budget promising to deliver a $1.5 billion surplus. Mr Swan announced the following superannuation-related changes: Super contributions surcharge for high-income earners. Doubling of the contributions tax to 30% … [Read more...]
If you plan to leave your super to your adult children when you die, your death benefit may be hit with tax, even though you would have received that benefit tax-free (if aged 60 or over) while you were alive. The reason for this inconsistency is that death benefits paid to non-dependants, such … [Read more...]
