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If you are a small business owner looking to use the capital built up in your business to help fund your retirement, you’re in luck. There are two capital gains tax (CGT) exemptions with the potential to boost your super when you sell your business assets.
Learn more about how you can use these small business CGT exemptions to boost your super.
The most generous exemption is the 15-year exemption which we detail in our guide here.
This article covers the small business retirement exemption (Subdivision 152-B of the Tax Act) that can be applied if you are not eligible for the 15-year exemption.
For this exemption the business owner can disregard a lifetime limit of up to $500,000 of capital gains when they dispose of an active asset. There is no age limit on when you can take advantage of this exemption, but if you are under 55 you must contribute the amount into a super fund and you can only make contributions to super up to age 75.
Business owners can choose to disregard all or part of a capital gain under this exemption.
Need to know
The eligibility criteria for the government’s four small business CGT concessions are very complex. This is an area where it’s vital to get specialist tax advice to ensure you understand how the rules apply to your situation and whether you qualify.
There are also strict rules on the order in which you can apply the concessions and your resulting tax position can vary significantly. Ensure you consult a licensed tax adviser before making any decisions or contributing to your super account.
How does the small business retirement exemption work?
When you sell an active business asset and make a capital gain, a decision must be made as to what to do with that gain once any capital losses are also applied.
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