Here’s a synopsis of the Government’s 2024/25 Federal Budget by Barwon Financial Planning Geelong.
A Budget surplus of $9.3 billion is forecasted for 2023/24, which will be short-lived with an underlying cash deficit of $28.3 billion expected in 2024/25 (and a $42.8 billion deficit for 2025/26). The Budget noted a weak and uncertain global economy where growth is forecast to remain subdued over the next few years. Inflation is expected to remain elevated at 3.5% for 2023/24, which is then expected to fall to 2.75% in 2024/25.
Welcome to the latest edition of our quarterly newsletter for 2023. In this edition we will provide you with a market update and changes to the minimum pension payments. We will also touch on the question of whether to use accrued leave or take the lump sum when approaching retirement. Finally, we will introduce you to Jany, the Mortgage Broker.
On 11 May 2021, the Government handed down the 2021/22 Federal Budget. Whilst this marks a return to the traditional timing of the budgetary processes, it also reminds us that our economy and way of life have not returned to full normality post the events of COVID-19. Here's a synopsis of the Budget by Barwon Financial Planning Geelong.
This month, Barwon Financial Planning takes a look at personal tax changes following the 2020 Federal budget and what this means for you.
On 6 October 2020, the Government handed down the 2020/21 Federal Budget with the Treasurer outlining the economic recovery plan for Australia by providing tax relief, encouraging job creation, rebuilding our economy and securing Australia’s future as the dominate themes.