by epoch | Apr 8, 2025 | eNews
The amount of money that can be transferred to a tax-free retirement account will increase to $2m on 1 July 2025. Each year, advisers await the release of the December inflation statistics. The reason is simple: the transfer balance cap – the amount that can be...
by epoch | Apr 8, 2025 | eNews
The superannuation guarantee rules are broad and, in some circumstances, extend beyond the definition of common law employees to some directors, contractors, entertainers, sports persons and other workers. Employers need to pay compulsory superannuation guarantee (SG)...
by epoch | Apr 8, 2025 | eNews
From 1 July 2026, personal income tax rates will change. On the last sitting day of Parliament, the personal income tax rate reduction announced in the 2025-26 Federal Budget was confirmed. The modest reduction of 1% applies to the $18,201-$45,000 tax bracket,...
by epoch | Mar 26, 2025 | eNews
The Government’s big moment in the 2025-26 Federal Budget was the personal income tax cuts. Income tax cuts are a dazzling headline, but in reality, they deliver a tax saving of up to $268 in the 2026-27 year, with a tax saving of up to $536 from the 2027-28...
by epoch | Mar 26, 2025 | eNews
From tax cuts to energy bill relief, here’s our breakdown of what’s in the federal budget for individuals and families. “Modest” two-stage personal income tax cut From1 July 2026 The Government will provide a “modest” tax cut to all...
by epoch | Mar 26, 2025 | eNews
From beer tax pauses to the banning of non-compete clauses, here’s what’s in this year’s budget for business. Non-compete clauses to be banned DateFrom 2027 The Government has announced that it will ban non-compete clauses for low and middle-income...
by epoch | Mar 18, 2025 | eNews
Global Google searches for the word “tariffs” spiked dramatically between 30 January and 2 February 2025, a +900% increase to the previous 12 months. We look at what tariffs really mean. Who pays for tariffs? Tariffs increase imported goods’ prices...
by epoch | Mar 18, 2025 | eNews
The Fringe Benefits Tax (FBT) year ends on 31 March. We’ve outlined the hot spots for employers and employees. FBT exemption for electric cars Employers that provide employees with eligible electric vehicles (EVs) can potentially qualify for an FBT exemption....
by epoch | Feb 14, 2025 | eNews
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...
by epoch | Feb 14, 2025 | eNews
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...
