Key points from the 2023-24 Federal Budget

Federal Budgets can involve a lot of content. The following are a quick summary of the main issues. The other related article has more detail.

 

Budget surplus expected
The first surplus in a number of years.  A $4.2 billion surplus is predicted for the 2022-2023 financial year. 

Small business asset write-off
Current rules apply until the 30th June 2023 so action before then may be prudent for your business.  One-year small business instant asset write-off for assets up to $20k.

Small Business Energy Incentive
One-year Small Business Energy Incentive to switch to efficient energy sources such as electricity.

Household Energy Upgrade Fund
The move to solar and other energy saving systems is given a shove orward.  $1.3 billion Household Energy Upgrade Fund for home upgrades that save energy.

Boost to cyber skills
This should be a program that all small businesses get involved in.  Cyber security is one of the most misunderstood issues within this business group.  $23.4 million “Cyber Wardens” program to boost cyber skills in small businesses.

Minimum tax for multinationals
15 per cent global minimum tax and a domestic minimum tax from 1 January 2024 for multinational groups with global turnover of $1.2 billion or more.

Superannuation tax
Future earnings on super balances over $3 million will be taxed at an additional 15 per cent from 1 July 2025.  From 15% to 30%.

Change to super guarantee contributions
This change is expected to make a big difference to the efficiency of many small businesses.  Employers will be required to pay compulsory super guarantee contributions on payday rather than quarterly (from 1 July 2026).

Push towards net zero
Another authority! Establishment of a national Net Zero Authority.

Increased bulk-billing incentive
Perhaps giving medical practitioners more would be better but $3.5 billion over five years to increase the bulk-billing incentive for general practitioners.

Aged care workers wage increase
$11.3 billion wage increase for aged care workers.

More welfare support
Targeted relief for vulnerable members of the community – including JobSeeker recipients and Commonwealth Rent Assistance.

 

 

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Mark Lisle

Mark Lisle

Mark is our managing partner and has been with the firm for over 36 years. He brings a wealth of experience in all areas of our business, including business advisory, taxation and self managed superannuation.

Mark’s ethos is that good advice stems from working closely with our clients and being prepared to go that extra step to assist them in meeting their goals and optimising their financial position.

Mark is a Fellow of Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand, an accredited SMSF Specialist and a registered SMSF auditor.

Outside of work, Mark enjoys trying to keep fit and spending time down at his “second home” in Port Fairy.

Josh Laing

Josh Laing

Joshua began working at Rundles in 1999 whilst still completing his Bachelor of Business (Accountancy) degree at RMIT. After graduating in 2001 he was admitted to the Institute of Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand in 2004. Joshua spent two years working in London before returning to Rundles in 2006.

Josh has a wealth of knowledge across a broad range of industries as well as in Self Managed Superannuation. Josh enjoys working with family groups and businesses to ensure they’re structured correctly to maximise asset protection, succession planning and management of tax.

Married with 2 children, Josh spends his weekends with his family and following the Tigers.

Brad Roach

Brad Roach

Brad has been a part of the Rundles Team since 1996 and became a Partner of the firm in 2014. During his time at Rundles, Brad has developed a strong relationship with his clients across a wide range of industries and is dedicated to assisting them to reach their personal and business goals.

Brad is passionate about seeing his clients succeed and utilises his extensive experience in public practice to provide a holistic service to his clients. He also has a wealth of experience in superannuation, particularly self managed superannuation funds.

In his spare time, Brad likes to play a round of golf with friends and enjoys watching his two sons play various sports.

Peter Davison

Peter Davison

Peter graduated from RMIT with a Bachelor of Business (Accountancy) with distinction in 1976. He joined Rundles upon graduating. Peter has been a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants since 1979 and a Fellow since 1991. As an active yachtie of many years, Peter can often be found on the water. Otherwise, he and his wife spend time with their friends and extended family.

Sandy Gilbert

Sandy Gilbert

Sandy was admitted to the Institute of Chartered Accountants in 1973 and has been a Fellow since 1983. He gained extensive experience in auditing and accounting services over seven years at Pannell Kerr Forster before joining Rundles in 1973. Sandy is married with three children. A former amateur footballer of some note, Sandy is still an avid follower of the game and enjoys weekends at his country retreat.