First Home Super Saver Scheme – update
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1st July 2018 is the milestone date that enables individuals to apply to withdraw voluntary contributions – made to super after 1 July 2017 – for a first home deposit, under The First Home Super Saver Scheme .
The scheme – part of Scott Morrison’s 2017 budget measures was designed to assist first home buyers save for a deposit in a tax effective way, without eroding their superannuation guarantee contribution. They do this by making voluntary contributions to their superannuation account that are able to be withdrawn to be used as a home deposit.
Voluntary contributions include:
Individuals may contribute up to $15,000 a year (which is included in their existing contribution cap), and up to $30,000 all-up over their lifetime. In a First Home Super Saver Scheme, tax is paid at 15 per cent on contributions. This means 85 per cent of the pre-tax contribution is put to work within the fund, earning a deemed rate of return equivalent to the 90-day bank bill rate plus 3 per cent.
The client is then allowed to withdraw a maximum of $30,000 in voluntary contributions, plus deemed earnings, to finance the purchase of their first home.
Concessional contributions and earnings that are withdrawn will be taxed at marginal rates less a 30 per cent offset.
For couples, both individuals can take advantage of the scheme.
For more information you can visit the ATO site
Anthony Landahl | Equilibria Finance
This is for general information purposes only and does not constitute advice. With all of these options there are a number of considerations outside the scope of what is covered in this article that you need to understand to ensure your personal circumstances are taken into consideration.
