The new Super tax is a bad tax… here's why

It's not the intent, but the method, which is so badly awry

Straight Talk with Scott Phillips - The new Super tax is a bad tax

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The Australian government is proposing an additional tax on large Super balances.

Fair enough.

But the way they're doing it is bad in three distinct ways.

Our Chief Investment Officer, Scott Phillips, shares his views on why – and why it could impact many, many more people in the future!

Motley Fool contributor Scott Phillips has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool Australia's parent company Motley Fool Holdings Inc. has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool Australia has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy. This article contains general investment advice only (under AFSL 400691). Authorised by Scott Phillips.

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