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2018/19 Federal Budget Highlights

5/6/2018

 
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The Treasurer, Scott Morrison handed down his third Federal Budget on Tuesday May 8 and there were no major surprises. In terms of the economy, the Budget deficit is forecast to drop to $14.5 billion in 2018/19 after hitting $18.2 billion in 2017/18. It is projected to hit a positive balance of $2.2 billion in 2019/20 before surpluses increase to $11 billion in 2020/21 and $16.2 billion in 2021/22.

Unemployment is forecast to be 5.25% down from 5.5% in 2017/18 and projected to fall again to 5% in 2021/22. Inflation at 2.25% in 2018/19, up from 2% in 2017/18. It is projected to hit 2.5% next year and remain there for the following two years.

Key objectives of the Budget were:


  • To generate opportunities for businesses and workers
  • Continued economic and employment growth
  • Reductions in tax payable for low to middle income earners
  • A fairer tax system by cracking down on the cash economy
  • A balanced budget in two years and then moving to surplus budgets to repay national debt
  • A more competitive economy with enhanced export potential
  • More aged care facilities and pensioner benefits

To find out more in the area which affects you, please click on the link below:
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For Individuals
Business Measures
For Partnerships
Company Measures
For Trusts
Superannuation Measures
Other Tax Changes

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