Countdown to super deadline

The clock is ticking for investors who want to take advantage of the more generous tax concessions available in super this financial year. As of July 1, new rules come into effect that will reduce contribution limits. Until then, individuals can make a...

ATO prosecution for failure to lodge tax returns

Failure to lodge tax returns There has been a recent trend with the ATO heavily targeting taxpayers who have failed to lodge income and BAS tax returns over a period of time. From our experience this period commonly ranges from 2 years to 12 years for both individuals...

Government acting on Super Guarantee non-compliance

As an employer you have an obligation to make 9.5% superannuation guarantee contributions on behalf of your eligible employees. Generally, you are required to pay super if you pay an employee $450 or more (before tax) in a calendar month. In January’s Media release...

In Specie Superannuation contributions

Many readers would be aware that Non Concessional Contributions (NCC), that is the non-tax deductible contributions, or transfers from your own bank account into your superannuation account will reduce from $180,000 to $100,000 from 1 July 2017. Superannuation...