A reminder of what changed on 1 July 2022
Superannuation guarantee increased to 10.5%
$450 super guarantee threshold removed for employees aged 18 and over
Small business GST and PAYG tax instalments lowered (the total tax liability remains the same, just the amount the business needs to pay through the year is lowered)
ATO guidance on how profits of professional firms are structured comes into effect introducing new risk criteria
New guidance on unpaid trust distributions to corporate beneficiaries comes into effect that may treat some unpaid distributions as loans and trigger tax consequences
Superannuation guarantee increased to 10.5%
Work-test repealed for those under 75 to make or receive non-concessional or salary sacrifice super contributions (the work test still applies to personal deductible contributions)
Age for downsizer super contributions reduced to 60 years and older
Value of voluntary super contributions that can be withdrawn under the First Home Saver Scheme increased to a total of $50,000
New ATO guidelines on trust distributions come into effect primarily impacting distributions to adult children
Home loan guarantee scheme extended to 35,000 per year for first home buyers and 5,000 per year for single parents
Australia’s minimum wage increased
How to contact us
We’re available to assist you with tax planning including tax deductions. Contact Collins Hume Accountants & Business Advisers in Ballina or Byron Bay on 02 6686 3000.
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