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Super Changes on 1 July 2017

June 9, 2017

Changes made to Australia’s superannuation system announced in the 2016 Federal Budget will take effect from 1 July 2017.

The reforms have significantly change the landscape for retirement savings, affecting both pre-retirees and retirees.

Below is an overview of the new rules coming into play from 1 July onwards:

$1.6 million transfer balance cap

The introduction of a $1.6 million cap on the total amount that can be transferred into the tax-free retirement phase for account based pensions. Those who currently hold more than $1.6 million in pension phase will need to reduce their balance prior to 1 July 2017.

Lowering of the concessional and non-concessional contribution caps

The cap on concessional (before-tax) contributions will be decreased from $30,000 (for those under the age of 50) or $35,000 (for those aged 50 years old and over) to the flat rate of $25,000 per year for all age groups.

The new annual cap for non-concessional (after-tax) contributions will be reduced from $180,000 to $100,000. This will remain available to individuals between 65 and 74 years old if they meet the work test. Individuals under the age of 65 will be able to bring forward three years of contributions, ie. $300,000.

Summary of the super cap changes

Contribution Age Current cap Cap from 1 July 2017
Before-tax Under 50 $30,000 per annum $25,000 per annum
Before-tax 50 or over $35,000 per annum $25,000 per annum
After-tax Under age 65 $180,000 per annum /
Up to $540,000 under the
bring-forward rules
$100,000 per annum /
Up to $300,000 under the
bring-forward rules
After-tax 65 or over $180,000 per annum $100,000 per annum

 

Changes to transition to retirement income streams (TRIS)

Currently, where a member received a TRIS, the fund received tax-free earnings on the super assets that support it.

The Government will remove the tax-exempt status of earnings from assets that support a TRIS. Earnings from assets supporting a TRIS will be taxed at 15% regardless of the date the TRIS commenced. Members will also no longer be able to treat super income stream payments as lump sums for taxation purposes.

You need to act now … If you are nearing retirement age or already in pension phase – there are a number of strategies that can be undertaken prior to 1 July 2017 to minimize the effects of these reforms. If the above super changes affect you, please contact us on (02) 9524-0430 as soon as possible to discuss what needs to be done for you to comply with the new legislation.

 

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