Oct 7, 2019 | Blog, Contributing to Super, SMSF, Superannuation
The SGC age limit refers to the age of an employee who is eligible to receive mandatory employer super contributions. Superannuation Guarantee Contirbutions (SGC) are required to be paid by an employer into an employee’s super account. SGC must be paid by the...
Jun 3, 2019 | Blog, Contributing to Super, Featured, Superannuation, Superannuation Tax
Excess superannuation contributions tax is payable on contributions that exceed the Non-Concessional Contributions Cap or the Concessional Contributions Cap. The rate of Excess Contributions Tax that is payable on Excess Contributions is dependent on the type of...
Jan 9, 2019 | Blog, Contributing to Super, Retirement Income Streams, SMSF, Superannuation, Superannuation Tax
This is an example of what superannuation is and the superannuation rules. To provide you with an example of superannuation, it is important to first understand why superannuation exists. First and foremost, superannuation is a place that you invest your savings. The...
Dec 18, 2018 | Blog, Contributing to Super, Superannuation, Superannuation Tax
The SGC contribution cap can refer to the concessional contribution cap or the SGC maximum contribution base. Either way, both SGC contribution caps will be addressed below. The SGC contribution caps are important because they determine the level of SGC...
Nov 21, 2018 | Blog, Contributing to Super, SMSF, Superannuation, Superannuation Tax
The definition of a concessional contribution is a contribution made to superannuation where a tax deduction has been claimed in respect of the contribution. The level of concessional contributions that can be made into your super account is limited. It is the...
Nov 20, 2018 | Accessing Superannuation, Blog, Contributing to Super, Superannuation, Superannuation Tax
Excess non-concessional contributions tax is payable when a superannuation member exceeds the non-concessional cap. A non-concessional contribution is a contribution made to superannuation with after-tax savings. Non-concessional contributions are generally made from...
Oct 4, 2018 | Blog, Contributing to Super, SMSF, Superannuation, Superannuation Tax
Is salary sacrifice concessional or non-concessional? This is an important question to determine the benefits of you making salary sacrifice contributions to superannuation and which contribution cap to count it towards. Salary sacrifice contributions to super is an...
Jul 26, 2018 | Blog, Contributing to Super, Superannuation
This article explores the advantages and disadvantages of salary sacrificing part of your wage into superannuation. Salary sacrifice is an arrangement with your employer whereby you give up some of your salary in exchange for increased superannuation contributions....
Jul 22, 2018 | Blog, Contributing to Super, Featured, Superannuation
The Superannuation Guarantee Levy rate is the amount that an employer is required to pay into a superannuation account on behalf of an employee under the superannuation guarantee obligations. The Superannuation Guarantee Levy is represented as a percentage of an...
Jul 10, 2018 | Blog, Contributing to Super, Superannuation
The Superannuation Guarantee (SG) is the compulsory amount that an employer must pay into the default or nominated superannuation fund in respect of an employee as part of their employment conditions. The Superannuation Guarantee Charge (SGCC Superannuation) is a...