Sep 5, 2023 | Blog, Featured, Retirement Income Streams, SMSF, Superannuation, Superannuation Tax
The superannuation Tax Free component (aka tax-exempt component) is made up of all after-tax contributions made to superannuation (i.e. Non-Concessional Contributions). A superannuation balance will consist of two main tax components: the Tax Free component and the...
Sep 2, 2023 | Blog, SMSF, Superannuation
What is Superannuation? Superannuation is a vehicle saving for retirement in a tax-effective manner. Superannuation is Australia’s own little ‘tax haven’. This is place to build up savings for retirement in a tax effective way. All income and capital...
Sep 1, 2023 | Accessing Superannuation, Blog, Contributing to Super, SMSF, Superannuation
Can I use my superannuation to buy a house to live in? This is question asked by many Australians time and time again. We’re often told that superannuation is our money, so we should be able to use it how we please, shouldn’t we? Housing affordability in...
Aug 30, 2023 | Blog, Contributing to Super, SMSF, Superannuation, Superannuation Tax
Accumulation phase tax relates to the tax rate levied on earnings and contributions made to a superannuation accumulation account. Accumulation phase tax is paid by the super fund itself and effectively deducted from the relevant member’s balance. The tax rate...
Jun 12, 2023 | Blog, Contributing to Super, Featured, Superannuation, Superannuation Tax
The excess Concessional Contribution Charge (ECCC) is an additional tax payable by an individual resulting from the fact that they will be paying income tax later than when it would have been ordinarily due. Let’s rewind. When a person earns income, they are...
May 25, 2023 | Blog, Contributing to Super, Superannuation, Superannuation Tax
Tax on Superannuation Contributions are determined by the type of contribution being made. The two type of superannuation contributions are ‘Non Concessional’ contributions and ‘Concessional’ contributions. A Non Concessional contribution is a...
Jul 4, 2022 | Accessing Superannuation, Blog, Centrelink, Contributing to Super, Retirement Income Streams, SMSF, Superannuation, Superannuation Tax
Leaving super in accumulation phase is an option if you are retired or nearing retirement. There are a number of reasons why you may choose to leave funds in accumulation phase. Once you retire, you are not obligated to withdraw your super or commence an income...
Jul 6, 2021 | Blog, Contributing to Super, Superannuation, Superannuation Tax
There are a number of risks and disadvantages of salary sacrificing into superannuation. Understanding the disadvantages of salary sacrifice is important before using this strategy to save towards retirement. The risks and disadvantages associated with a salary...
Jan 17, 2021 | Blog, Contributing to Super, Superannuation, Superannuation Tax
There are a number of advantages and disadvantages of non-concessional contributions. These benefits and downsides of non-concessional contributions need to be considered prior to making any contributions to superannuation. There are two types of contributions that...
Dec 1, 2020 | Blog, Contributing to Super, Featured, Superannuation, Superannuation Tax
Contributions made to superannuation where a tax deduction has been claimed incur superannuation contributions tax. Contributions where a tax deduction has been claimed are referred to as Concessional Contributions. The types of contributions that are assessed as...