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Ezidox
Ezidox
Business Advisor
Manly, NSW
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So, I am a 57 year old male, one almost-not-dependant daughter and a financially independent partner. I worked overseas for 15 years from the age of 27-42 and so never started a super fund. In 1992 I left a salaried profession and entered the world of tech startups which I continue in today. As a result, I have no salary income and no employer to contribute to a super fund. I rely on sale of a business from time to time. I have put all spare cash into my primary residence as I see it as the most tax effective vehicle available. I have several investment properties overseas and generate enough income that I haven't had to skip a meal yet. My question is whether putting cash into a primary residence is always a better option than a super fund? I find super fund rules are complex and seem to change all the time...whereas cash into my primary residence is tax free and can be released when I retire and downsize which is the moment when I would want to draw down on any super anyway. Thoughts on a postcard please...
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7 years ago
Jared M.
Jared M.
Lane Cove, NSW
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My brother, mother, and I want to purchase an investment property, but we were thinking to only take out the loan in mine and my brothers’ name. The plan was to occupy the property for 6 months so that we will be eligible for the first homebuyers grant (Mum would not be eligible as she has purchased property before). Can all three of our names still be on the deed for the property, if only 2 of our names are on the mortgage?
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7 years ago
simplyaskit
simplyaskit
Business Advisor
North Sydney, NSW
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401 Followers

It is reported 75% of Australians over the age of 65 receive the full or part pension from the Government.

Compulsory superannuation was introduced into Australia in 1992 (26 years ago) for employees to have a percentage (now 9.5%) of their income invested into a superannuation fund to help fund their retirement years. The desired outcome was for people to be self-funded retirees as opposed to being reliant on government pensions.

The superannuation industry is a $2.6 trillion dollar industry with something like $26B of fees paid annually.

If after 26 years, 75% of Aussies over 65% are still reliant on the government it begs the following questions

1. Is the current superannuation policy working?
2. Who is really benefiting from the compulsory superannuation regulations?
3. Should superannuation be compulsory or voluntary?

We’d love to get your thoughts and opinions.
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7 years ago
Ali C.
Ali C.
North Narooma, NSW
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I'm getting divorced, I moved out of the family home about 12 months ago and my ex has kept living there. It's taken us this long to work through all the negotiations for the financial consent orders and agree on a settlement. Soon he'll buy me out of the house we lived in together and he'll also transfer some of his superannuation into my super fund. Will I need to pay capital gains tax on either of those?
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7 years ago
Brendan Curran
Brendan Curran
Accountant
Newcastle, NSW
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116 Followers

Further to my philosophical rant about corporate tax rates, what does everyone think about individual tax rates??? Is the marginal tax system the best tax system??? are the rates and margins right? Should the wealthy end of town pay more? Do low income earners pay enough??? Is the current system of rebates and government benefits based on income too complicated?? (YES!!!) Should families be taxed as "families" not as "individuals"????
cheers
BC
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7 years ago
Michael B.
Michael B.
Sydney, NSW
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Hi,

What are the tax implications if assets are used to repay a debt instead of an actual cash payment?

An example below:

A loan is provided by party A of $10,000 with 20% interest to party B.

Party B cannot repay and so they hand over a car valued at $12,000 to party A and the agreement is extinguished. No cash has changed hands.

Does party A have to put their hand in their pocket and pay tax after receiving the car?

Thank you.
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7 years ago
Andrew B.
Andrew B.
Abbotsford, NSW
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Hi

I am currently paid $243,000 per annum and I am expecting an offer of redundancy in the coming weeks. I am unsure of what my tax position will be if I accept the offer. I have worked for 12 years in my current employment.

My employer provides a calculator to work out what the redundancy payment will be. However, they have told me that any offer of redundancy is not finalised until the day the offer is made. The calculator tells me that I should expect the following:

Notice Period Entitlement: $29,600
Severance Payment: $158,500
Annual Leave Entitlement: $15,000
LSL Entitlement: $41,500
Estimated Gross Payment: $244,600

Will I be paying full tax on this payment? Someone mentioned to me that I will pay concessional tax – what does that mean?
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7 years ago
Tammy B.
Tammy B.
Engadine, NSW
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We want to buy a property to live $1.4M and have $600k deposit. Problem is we have two defaults on our record, both paid. We used to run our own business but my husband is back working fulltime as an employee and earns $90,000 a year and I work 3 days a week and earn $50,000. We have been told the only loan we can get is through a 2nd tier lender and the rate would be 4.8%. Is there a chance we could get a lower rate, under 4%?
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7 years ago
Louise L.
Louise L.
Marsden, QLD
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Hi,
My partner and I recently started out in a turf laying business. We are contracted work by a turf supplying company, he then pays the boys a gross income as they are running under an ABN like us.
We are not particularly well off and we don’t make a profit, just a living.
I’m just wondering if there is anyone that is willing to offer a bit of beginners advice on how and where things need to be lodged in regards to BAS, Tax Returns, etc ? I’m not needing someone to do it for me, just rather guide me.
Any help would be sincerely appreciated and I understand it is only an opinion, not professional advice.
Kind regards,
Louise
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7 years ago
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