2019 BUDGET REPORT SUMMARY |
2019 BUDGET REPORT SUMMARY
On Tuesday, 2 April 2019, Treasurer Josh Frydenberg handed down the 2019-20 Federal Budget.
Below we list the key tax changes:
PERSONAL TAXATION
The Government announced it will provide a further reduction in tax through the low and middle income tax offset (LMITO) and personal income tax rates (PIT).
Tax Offset
The LMITO will increase to a maximum of $1,080 p.a applying from the 2018/19 tax returns.
Personal Tax Rates
From 1st July 2022, the top threshold of the 19% PIT bracket will increase to $45,000 (up from $41,000). From 1 July 2024, the 32.5% marginal tax rate will be reduced to 30% and the 37% bracket will also be abolished, so taxpayers between 45K and 200K will pay 30%.
A summary of the above changes are provided in the tables below.
Tax rates and income thresholds
Rate 2017-18 2018-19 to 2021-22 2022-23 to 2023-24
Nil $0 - $18,200 $0 - $18,200 $0 - $18,200
19% $18,201 - 37,000 $18,201 - 37,000 $18,201 - 45,000
32.5% $37,001 - $87,000 $37,001 - $90,000 $45,001 - $120,000
37% $87,001 - $180,000 $90,001 - $180,000 $120,001 - $180,000
45% $180,001 + $180,001 + $180,001 +
Tax rates and income thresholds 2024-25 onwards
Rates from 2024-25 New thresholds from 2024-25
Nil $0 - $18,200
19% $18,201 - 45,000
30% $45,001 - $200,000
45% $200,000 +
BUSINESS TAXATION
Instant asset write-off
The instant asset write-off threshold for small businesses (with an aggregated turnover of less than $10m) will be increased to $30,000 for eligible assets that are first used, or installed ready for use, from 2 April 2019 to 30 June 2020.
Medium sized businesses (with aggregated annual turnover of $10m or more, but less than $50m) will also be able to immediately deduct purchases of eligible assets costing less than $30,000 that are first used, or installed ready for use, from Budget night to 30 June 2020.
Corporate Tax Rate
The Government also said it would accelerate tax cuts for small businesses, with the tax rate for businesses with turnover of less than $50m cut to 25% in 2021-22.
SUPERANNUATION
Super contributions work test The Budget confirmed that individuals aged 65 and 66 will be able to make voluntary superannuation contributions from 1 July 2020 (both concessional and non-concessional) without needing to meet the contributions work test.
Spouse contributions age limit increase The age limit for making spouse contributions will be increased from 69 to 74.
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