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Threshold for tax-free retirement super increases

Threshold for tax-free retirement super increases

The amount of money that can be transferred to a tax-free retirement account will increase to $2m on 1 July 2025. The transfer balance cap is the amount that can be transferred to a tax-free retirement account. Each December, the cap is indexed to the Consumer Price...
What happens to super when you die?

What happens to super when you die?

The Government has announced its intention to introduce mandatory standards for large superannuation funds to, amongst other things, deliver timely and compassionate handling of death benefits. Do we have a problem with paying out super when a member dies? The value...
Why the ATO is targeting baby boomer wealth

Why the ATO is targeting baby boomer wealth

“Succession planning, and the tax risks associated with it, is our number one focus in 2025. In recent years we’ve observed an increase in reorganisations that appear to be connected to succession planning.”ATO Private Wealth Deputy Commissioner...
Tax deduction denied for signature basketball shoe R&D

Tax deduction denied for signature basketball shoe R&D

The Federal Court has denied a sports company’s appeal to claim research & development incentives for the creation of an Australian signature basketball shoe. The Movie Air highlighted the importance of the signature Air Jordan shoe to Nike. While...
What’s ahead in 2025?

What’s ahead in 2025?

The last few years have been a rollercoaster ride of instability. 2025 holds hope, but not a guarantee, of greater stability and certainty. We explore some of the key changes and challenges. An election Welcome to political advertising slipping into your social media,...
The tax and tinsel Q&A

The tax and tinsel Q&A

Can you avoid giving the Australian Tax Office a gift this Christmas? The top Christmas party questions What can I do to make the staff Christmas party tax deductible or tax-free? Not have one? Ok, seriously, it’s likely that you will pay tax one way or another;...