There is a unique opportunity this financial year to demonstrate value and re-engage clients through catch-up contributions.

Clients with a total super balance of less than $500,000 on 30 June of the previous year may be entitled to contribute more than the general concessional contribution cap.  Additional amounts above the general cap will utilise any unused amounts from previous financial years commencing from 1 July 2018. Unused amounts are available for up-to 5 years before they expire.

This means that now is the time to take advantage of any unused concessional caps from 2018-19 before they expire.

On top of that there are additional client benefits specific to this year due to the change in tax rates coming in FY25. Under some circumstances, making a contribution this year may result in a larger tax saving when compared to next year.

Based on the ATO website, from 1 July 2024 the changes to Individual income tax rates will:

  • Reduce the 19% tax rate to 16%
  • Reduce the 32.5% tax rate to 30%
  • Increase the threshold above which the 37% tax rate applies from $120,000 to $135,000
  • Increase the threshold above which the 45% tax rate applies from $180,00 to $190,000

For more information or if you need any assistance please reach out to your North Business Development Manager.

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It’s important a person considers their circumstances and reads the relevant product disclosure statement and/or investor directed portfolio services guide and target market determination, available from northonline.com.au or by contacting the North Service Centre on 1800 667 841, before deciding what’s right for them. Any general tax information provided is intended as a guide only and is based on our general understanding of taxation laws current at the date of publication. It’s not intended to be a substitute for specialised taxation advice or an assessment of liabilities, obligations or entitlements that arise, or could arise, under taxation law, and we recommend that advice be obtained from a registered tax agent / tax professional before deciding to act on the information provided. Information in this article is subject to change without notice.