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Untaxed super not affected by concessional caps
As long as the debate about the increase of superannuation concessional contributions caps for over 50s continues, untaxed schemes will not be affected by the proposed changes, according to GESB chief executive Michele Dolin.
Dolin said that there was no cap on contributions to untaxed schemes such as GESB’s West State Super scheme, but added this was offset by a ceiling on how much the retirement benefit was concessionally taxed.
“Currently, untaxed retirement benefits can be as high as $1.55 million before the top marginal tax rate is applied,” she said.
Despite this, Dolin said that the industry as a whole was supportive of extending the contributions cap, but expected there to be further discussion before the detail is finalised.
“Superannuation is the most tax-effective way to save for later life. A permanent extension of the contribution cap for taxed funds means that more people will be able to increase their retirement savings,” she said.
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