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The ATO has released detailed guidance for individuals and superannuation funds around:
The Government announced it will delay implementation of the new Aged Care Act from 1 July 2025 to 1 November 2025, providing another 4 months to prepare for the changes.
Residents entering residential aged care on or after 1 November 2025 will be subject to new rules for the calculation of accommodation payments and ongoing fees.
Existing residents will be covered by a “no worse off” principle - designed to protect against adverse financial impacts as the new framework takes effect. However, there are some complexities that advisers need to be aware of.
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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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