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822 taxing unrealised gains? understanding the Division 296 superannuation tax

Season 8

The media has been spotlighting the Division 296 tax on super balances in Australia over $3m starting 1 July 2025. In this episode Glen and John unpack:


👉🏾 what Division 296 is and how it works

👉🏿 how the new super tax is calculated

👉🏻 the potential reasoning behind the policy

👉 why taxing unrealised gains is controversial

👉🏼 who this affects and whether you need to worry


Watch this episode on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/T24gjis0MAI


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SYMO Interactive Pty Ltd & Glen James are authorised representatives of MoneySherpa Pty Ltd which holds financial services licence 451289.

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