[no bill text published] Tax on superannuation balances exceeding the large balance threshold
Treasury Laws Amendment (Building a Stronger and Fairer Super System) Bill 2026
1st House
2nd House
Law
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Effects of this bill
If this bill passes, it means that:
People with superannuation balances above the large balance threshold must pay Division 296 tax.
The very large superannuation balance threshold is $10 million for the 2026-27 income year; this amount is indexed annually from 2027-28.
The Commissioner can defer assessed tax to a Division 296 debt account.
People can object to a Division 296 debt account determination if they are dissatisfied.
Unpaid Division 296 tax attracts a general interest charge; this is 3 percentage points above the base interest rate.
Trustees face administrative penalties if they fail to keep records used to calculate fund earnings.
The Commissioner must notify superannuation providers about Division 296 debt accounts.