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The proposed Division 296 tax - How the new tax is likely to work

The Government has announced that it intends to re-introduce its proposed Division 296 tax changes.  The original Bill applied an additional 15% tax on super earnings that correspond to a member’s total superannuation balance above $3 million from the 2025–26 year.

This article explains how the tax, as outlined in the original Bill, was proposed to operate, including proposed changes to the definition of Total Superannuation Balance (TSB) which could also have broader impacts.

Frequently asked questions on spouse contributions splitting

Spouse contribution splitting offers a number of strategic benefits including equalising super benefits between spouses, which can be particularly valuable when seeking to maximise contribution opportunities or optimise the amount transferred into the tax-free retirement phase.

This article addresses ten of the most frequently asked questions about spouse contribution splitting.
 

Carry forward concessional contributions FAQ

 
 

The eligibility criteria to be able to make carry forward concessional contributions is relatively simple, however there are some misunderstandings as to how it works in practice.    

This article looks at a range of common adviser questions the FirstTech team receive in relation to this measure.

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