Late SMSF annual returns to change Super Lookup ‘status
Super Lookup ‘status’ will change if SMSF annual returns are late The ATO considers the lodgement of an SMSF’s annual return on time to be a fundamental part of an SMSF trustee’s obligations. Consequently, from 1 October 2019, if an SMSF is more than two weeks overdue on any annual return lodgement due date and […]
Super guarantee opt-out
Super guarantee opt-out for high-income earners now law From 1 January 2020, eligible individuals with multiple employers can apply to opt out of receiving super guarantee (‘SG’) from some of their employers, to help them avoid unintentionally going over the concessional contributions cap. If appropriate for them, they should submit the relevant ATO form to […]
Backpacker superannuation
Paying super to backpackers The ATO has issued the following reminders to employers, that backpackers on working holidays: are considered temporary residents, and are entitled to superannuation guarantee if they are paid $450 or more before tax in a calendar month; and who leave Australia can claim the super paid to them as a Departing […]
Employer warning re leave loading and OTE
ATO warning regarding annual leave loading and OTE The ATO has warned employers that it considers that annual leave loading should normally be part of ordinary time earnings (‘OTE’) for superannuation guarantee (‘SG’) purposes, unless it is referrable to a “lost opportunity to work overtime”. Therefore, if employers have self-assessed on the basis that their […]
Mid-Year Economic and Fiscal Outlook
MYEFO report Mid-Year Economic and Fiscal Outlook (‘MYEFO’) report recently released. It indicates that the underlying Budget deficit is expected to be $5.2 billion in 2019 (down from the $14.5 billion deficit estimated in the 2018/19 Federal Budget). The substantial deficit reduction is reportedly a result of increased tax collections, with individual tax collections up […]
Superannuation guarantee
Employer super quick check Paying super is an important part of being an employer. Super provides income for your workers in retirement. Here’s how to run a quick check of your super obligations to make sure you’ve got everything sorted: Check you’re paying super to all eligible workers. Some contractors may be entitled to super. […]
Super Guarantee (SG) Amnesty
SG Amnesty still pending The proposed superannuation guarantee (SG) amnesty is a one-off, 12-month opportunity to self-correct past non-compliance (i.e., from 24 May 2018 to 23 May 2019). It will apply to previously undeclared SG shortfalls for any period from 1 July 1992 up to 31 March 2018. The ‘carrot’ currently on the table is […]
Small Business Superannuation Clearing House
Ensure correct SBSCH information When employers use the Small Business Superannuation Clearing House (SBSCH), it is important to enter the correct information. Providing the correct information reduces the possibility that a super fund will reject the payment. When super funds return payments to the ATO due to incorrect details they must manually intervene and contact the employer […]
Superannuation guarantee amnesty
Superannuation guarantee amnesty introduced The Government has introduced legislation to complement the superannuation guarantee (‘SG’) integrity package already before Parliament by introducing a one‑off, twelve-month amnesty for historical underpayment of SG. The Bill incentivises employers to come forward and “do the right thing by their employees” by paying any unpaid superannuation in full, as well […]
Age pension age increase
Did you know the age pension age is increasing? The age pension age is increasing to 67 which could have a significant impact on the retirement plans for many Australians. The age you are eligible to receive age pension payments from the Government, depends on your date of birth. That is, the age pension age […]
