TAX ALERT - SUPERANNUATION CONTRIBUTION LIMITS FOR THE YEAR ENDING 30TH JUNE 2018

Lowe Lippmann Chartered Accountants

Introduction

The superannuation contributions caps for concessional (before tax) and non-concessional (after tax) contributions have changed significantly for the 2017/2018 year.

Concessional contributions include your employer's compulsory Superannuation Guarantee contributions, your salary-sacrificed contributions, or any contributions claimed as a tax deduction.

Non-concessional (after-tax) contributions are super contributions made from after-tax dollars or non-taxed savings.

Concessional Contributions Cap

From 1 July 2017, the general concessional contributions cap dropped to $25,000 for all ages.

Non-Concessional Contributions Cap

The non-concessional (after tax) contributions cap for the 2017/2018 year is $1000,000.

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