Not so super

Article Abstract:

This article examines the effect of a cut in the company tax rate in Australia from 36% to 30% and of proposed changes to the capital gains tax on investments in superannuation funds. Relevant points include the higher taxation of super funds that will result and the cumbersome regulatory structure that should give investors pause concerning super funds.

Capital gains tax

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A lesson in waste

Article Abstract:

The author argues that superannuation schemes for college and university employees in Australia waste money and lead to unnecessarily reduced employee living standards. Topics discussed include superannuation tax laws, the high percentage of funds deducted from pay, and flexible approaches to circumvent this financial problem.

Australia, Analysis, Economic aspects, Universities and colleges, College teachers, College faculty, Retirement planning, Waste (Economics)

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Over the top

Article Abstract:

The Australian tax policies on the taxation of executive redundancy payments are explained. The effect of a 15% surcharge surcharge is examined and the consequences of tax regulations for high earners exiting a company are demonstrated.

Finance, Layoffs, Severance pay

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