by Kellyann Connell | Apr 4, 2019 | Uncategorized
The Ballot Box Budget This is a Budget not only designed to showcase the return to surplus (and by default the Government’s economic credentials) but engage voters with initiatives to make them feel like they are more prosperous. A massive infrastructure spend adds to...
by Kellyann Connell | Apr 4, 2019 | Uncategorized
Personal income tax cuts As anticipated, the Budget celebrated the surplus with a $19.5bn package of personal income tax cuts for Australian residents. This package revises the legislated seven year income tax plan. The personal tax changes mean a tax saving of $855...
by Kellyann Connell | Apr 4, 2019 | Uncategorized
Instant asset write-off increased to $30k and expanded to businesses under $50m Date of effect: 7:30pm (AEDT) on 2 April 2019 to 30 June 2020 The threshold for the popular $20,000 instant asset write-off will increase to $30,000* from Budget night until 30 June 2020...
by Kellyann Connell | Apr 4, 2019 | Uncategorized
Superannuation ‘work test’ watered down & age limit for spouse contributions increased Date of effect: 1 July 2020 As previously announced, from 1 July 2020, Australians aged 65 and 66 will be able to make voluntary superannuation contributions (concessional and...
by Kellyann Connell | Apr 4, 2019 | Uncategorized
$1bn ATO ‘sugar hit’ to tackle large corporates and high net wealth individuals Date of effect: From 2019-20 The Government will provide $1bn over four years from 2019-20, including $6.5 million in capital funding, to the ATO to extend the operation of the Tax...
