Government ‘backflip’ on superannuation changes Following further consultation, the government has announced the following ‘improvements’ to the superannuation changes announced in the 2016/17 Budget: the $500,000 lifetime non-concessional cap will be replaced by a new measure to reduce the existing annual non-concessional contributions cap from $180,000 per year to $100,000 per year; individuals with a…Read More

Pre-retirees: Avoid ‘too good to be true’ tax schemes The ATO has launched a new project called ‘Super Scheme Smart’, an initiative aimed at educating individuals about the potential pitfalls of ‘retirement planning schemes’, to keep them safe from risking their retirement nest egg. According to the ATO, individuals most at risk are those approaching…Read More