The ATO has published the key superannuation rates and thresholds for the 2018/19 income year.
- The Non-Concessional Contributions cap will remain at $100,000 (although transitional arrangements may apply), and the Concessional Contributions cap will remain at $25,000.
- The CGT cap amount will be $1,480,000.
- The Division 293 tax threshold will be $250,000.
- The maximum super contribution base for superannuation guarantee purposes will be $54,030 per quarter.
- The maximum superannuation co-contribution entitlement for the 2018/19 income year will remain at $500 (with the lower income threshold increasing to $37,697 and the higher income threshold increasing to $52,697).
The superannuation benefit caps for the 2018/19 income year include:
- a low rate cap amount of $205,000;
- an untaxed plan cap amount of $1,480,000;
- a general transfer balance cap of $1.6m;
- a defined benefit income cap of $100,000;
- an ETP cap amount for life benefit termination payments and death benefit termination payments of $205,000; and
- the tax-free part of genuine redundancy payments and early retirement scheme payments comprising a base limit of $10,399 and for each complete year of service an additional $5,200.
* * * Disclaimer: The information is sourced from NTAA. * * *
Many of the comments in this publication are general in nature and anyone intending to apply the information to practical circumstances should seek professional advice to independently verify their interpretation and the information’s applicability to their circumstances.