In his second Budget, Treasurer Jim Chalmers announced the first budget surplus in 15 years along with a plan for security, prosperity and growth. With a focus on providing support to those struggling with cost-of-living pressures, he has aimed to balance the need for immediate support for those who need it most, while keeping an eye on the future particularly as we face stormy global economic outlook.
Alongside changes to support payments, energy bill rebates and help with out-of-pocket health costs, the Treasurer, handed down a range of other proposals including ‘pay day super’, increasing the tax rate on earnings on balances over $3 million, expanding the Home Guarantee Scheme, and $20,000 instant asset write-off for small business.
Read our budget analysis here
Remember, many of these proposals could change as legislation passes through parliament. Legislation passed on the Australian Parliament does not become law until it is formally accepted by the Governor-General. The process is referred to as Royal Assent.
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We help solve the following issues and more:
- How much money do they need to retire?
- How should they invest their savings before retirement?
- Which superannuation fund provides the investment flexibility they need, in a cost-effective manner?
- Should they have an SMSF?
- How do they most effectively transition to retirement?
- How do they invest in retirement to ensure that their wealth lasts for as long as they live?
- How do they minimise tax on their investments?
- How do they maximise social security entitlements?
- How do they reduce investment risk while still achieving optimal investment returns?
- What should they do with their insurance payout or inheritance?
- Should they buy/sell a property?
- How do they balance their monthly budget?
- How do they minimise the tax my dependents pay if they die?
- How much is the optimal amount of insurance for their needs?
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