Contributions gone wrong

National Conference 2023

1 July 2022 was a pivotal date as it opened up the opportunities for many more superannuation fund members to make contributions to their fund. Whilst the contributions rules now make accepting contributions a less onerous task for SMSF trustees, SMSF members need to understand that there are now less barriers to making mistakes and some of those mistakes can come at a cost.

In this session we will take a look into some of the consequences of getting the contributions rules wrong as well as consider some of the lesser appreciated rules about making contributions. Some of the items that will be discussed include:

  • Work test changes creating potential for more excess NCC
  • How to deal with excess contributions
  • Which contributions require an election and when do they need to be made
  • Understanding & funding Division 293 taxes
  • When can you make a CGT concessional contribution.

The contents of this resource are taken to be correct at the time of publication.

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