Self-managed superfunds (SMSFs) are popular. Perhaps too popular with almost 600,000 SMSFs managing over $735 billion – more than 25% of Australia’s total retirement assets. This popularity has irritated industry and retail funds with a steady stream of large member balances being transferred to SMSFs right when they were most profitable. Members were advised and […]
READ MOREWhat changes on 1 July 2021?
With the new financial year just around the corner, it’s time to understand what will change and how this will affect you and your business. This year there are three changes that effect business and another four changes centred around Superannuation. Business Super guarantee rate increase to 10% On 1 July 2021, the Superannuation Guarantee […]
READ MOREBudget 2021-22: The Balancing Act Budget
The Federal Treasurer, Mr Josh Frydenberg, handed down the 2021–22 Federal Budget on 11 May 2021. This was possibly the most anticipated budget in history as the government outlines its plans for economic recovery post-COVID. THE BIG NUMBER: Good news is Australia has experienced a stronger than expected economic recovery from the COVID-19 recession. This […]
READ MOREPersonal super contributions – use your unused cap
The carry-forward rules allow you to make extra concessional contributions – above the general concessional contributions cap ($25,000 per year). An unused cap amount occurs when the concessional contributions made in a financial year were less than your annual concessional contributions cap. This carry-forward arrangement means you can contribute funds up to the unused concessional […]
READ MORETransfer Balance Cap Increase
From 1 July 2021 the Transfer Balance Cap* (TBC) will increase by $100,000 from $1.6M to $1.7M. However, only members who have not yet commenced a pension will be eligible for the full increase with a new cap of $1.7M. If you have an already established pension, you will receive a proportional increase based on the unused […]
READ MOREAustralian Financial Review Top 100 Accounting Firm
We are proud to announce that Walsh Accountants have been named on the Australian Financial Review Top 100 Accounting Firms for 2020 for the third year, having made our debut in 2018. In a year which has brought considerable uncertainty for individuals and businesses, we remain keenly focused on the needs of our clients. Partnering with our […]
READ MORE2020/21 Federal Budget – Road to Recovery?
Treasurer, Josh Frydenberg has delivered the Coalition Government’s Federal Budget 2020-21. Rather than focusing on bringing the budget back to surplus which has been the case in previous years, this year it is focused on rebooting the economy and creating jobs. Taxation JobMaker Hiring Credit Economy 2020/21 Federal Budget Highlights Taxation The Morrison Government will […]
READ MORESMSF – Purchasing a property: What are my options?
SMSF – Purchasing a property: What are my options? Download our guide today How to invest in property with Super An ever growing number of Australian’s are looking to get their super into the property market for capital growth and a secure income Walsh Accountants’ Head of SMSF – Scott Coghlan, has created a guide […]
READ MOREHow can your SMSF borrow to purchase property?
You want to invest in property with your Superannuation Fund? As with any significant purchase, it’s likely you will have to borrow funds to purchase your property. SMSF borrowing involves obtaining a loan from a bank or a related party, and together with the SMSF’s existing funds purchasing a property, either commercial or residential. It’s […]
READ MORECOVID-19 and changes to your SMSF
The Coronavirus crisis has triggered a historical stock market plunge, lowering of interest rates and downward pressure on rent. This translates into massive financial pressure on self-funded retirees during a critical health crisis. The Government’s recent announcements to SMSF minimum drawdown and deeming rules are supporting retirees by potentially putting more money in their pocket […]
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