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Super tax changes to affect higher income earners most
Higher income earners are likely to be most affected by proposed superannuation tax incentive changes in the Budget, according to Centuria Life.
The mooted super tax changes in the upcoming Budget could lead to reduced retirement savings.
This uncertainty means advisers and those planning for retirement are looking for tax effective structures to supplement super, Centuria's general manager, Neil Rogan said.
"It makes sense for people to be looking out for ways to supplement their super as tax effectively as they can. And we're seeing a real resurgence in interest in investment bonds as a result," he said.
"Those on higher incomes may want to consider their options and savings strategies to supplement their super before any changes come into effect."
Centuria said the likely areas in super to be tackled in the budget would be:
- Taxing the contributions of higher earners at a higher rate;
- Making the discount for capital gains tax for super funds less generous; and
- Reducing the annual limit on superannuation contributions and/or changing the transition to retirement rules as they relate to concessional tax rates.
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