Super increase to 10% from 1 July 2021 – what it means for your payslip?
All – New 10% Superannuation Rate 1 July 2021 Increase from 9.5% to 10% Super applies to wages paid from 1 July 2021. Scenario A: Your contract is Y including super – less pay, more super Scenario B: Your contract is X plus super – same pay, more super Scenario A: Contract is X plus […]
Super Guarantee Rate is Set to Rise from July – Are You Prepared?
The superannuation guarantee statutory rate has remained at 9.5% since July 2014. However, plans have been in place for some years now, to increase the rate to 12% incrementally. In July 2021, the rate will rise to 10%. From then on, the rate will increase by 0.5% each year until July 2025 when it will […]
Tax tips for self-managed superannuation funds
Having a self-managed superannuation fund (SMSF) gives you control and flexibility over how you make investments and prepare for retirement. It’s important to get your deductions and record keeping correct for the SMSF audit process and the tax return, as there are strict laws governing SMSFs. An SMSF must be set up as a trust […]
Tax Tips for Property Investors
If you have income from investment properties, now is the time to start gathering your records and reviewing your expenses for the 2021 financial year. Income to Declare All income earned from each property must be declared. If you have multiple properties, keep the records for each property separate to make the tax return more […]
Building & Pest Inspection For Property You Didn’t Buy
Property Purchased = Cost Base for Capital Gains Purposes You probably already know that the Building and Pest Inspection (and also your Conveyancing Costs) form part of your Cost Base for Capital Gains purposes. This means unfortunately that you do not receive an immediate tax deduction for them, but that they reduce your capital gain […]
Coronavirus Super withdrawal implications – the hangover that could last the rest of your life
While I don’t disagree with the Australian government’s decision to allow people to take out $10,000 one year and $10,000 the next due to Covid-19 – I do not view it as a lifeline. I view it as having a massive night out – but the hangover could last the rest of your life.