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Federal Budget Newsletter
PERSONAL TAXATION
2% deficit levy for three years from 1 July 2014 on incomes over $180,000
The Treasurer announced the introduction of a Budget deficit levy (ie tax), which will apply for three years from 1 July 2014. This temporary levy will apply at 2% for incomes over $180,000 (ie 2% on taxable income in excess of $180,000).
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WELFARE AND PENSION MEASURES
Age Pension age to increase to 70 by 2035
The Treasurer confirmed his earlier announcement that the government will raise the eligibility age for the Age Pension to 70 years by 2035.
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BUSINESS TAXATION
FBT tax rate impacted by deficit levy
The Treasurer said that in order to prevent high income earners from utilising fringe benefits to avoid the levy, the FBT rate will be increased from 47% to 49% from 1 April 2015 until 31 March 2017.
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SUPERANNUATION
Option to withdraw excess non-concessional contributions
The government will give individuals the option of withdrawing excess non-concessional contributions made from 1 July 2013 and any associated earnings, with those earnings to be taxed at the individual's marginal tax rate.
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OTHER CHANGES
New incentive for employers to hire Australians aged 50 years or over
The Treasurer has announced that employers will be able to receive up to $10,000 in government assistance if they hire a job-seeker aged 50 years or over. This program will replace the Seniors Employment Incentive Payment.
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