As a part of the safety net stimulus packages, the government announced that individuals that are adversely effected by coronavirus (COVID-19) can look to an early release of their Superannuation and may be able to access up to $10,000 of their super before 30 June 2020 and another $10,000 from 1 July 2020 until 24 […]
READ MORERent Relief – Properties owned via SMSF
As we all feel the impact of the COVID-19 crisis, we are very fortunate that the Australian government has provided numerous stimulus packages aimed at helping businesses weather this storm. Along with other measures, loan holidays and rental reductions negotiated with banks and landlords will help and provide much needed cash flow. This includes rent […]
READ MORECrypto – Creditable or Kryptonite?
Low interest rates, government instability, flat bank stocks and threatened changes to franking credits have led to SMSF’s starting to look at chasing the higher returns of crypto-currency. So, is cryptocurrency a bubble waiting to burst or is it the future? Is Crypto a currency? The ATO has released several papers on crypto-currency and has […]
READ MOREAustralian Bushfires – Summary of initiatives to help individuals affected
The ongoing devastating bushfires that has ravaged south eastern Australia will leave an everlasting scar on the Australian landscape. Below is a brief summary of initiatives that could help address some of the tax issues that the fires have caused. Australian Bushfires – Kangaroo hopping in front of flames in NSW. Photo credit: news.com.au Tax […]
READ MOREWhy go Corporate? Special Purpose Corporate Trustee for your SMSF
There are two main reasons why you should have a special purpose corporate trustee for your self-managed superannuation fund. Number 1: The 3 Ds – Death, Divorce and Dementia The future is uncertain but one thing that is certain is the avoidable impact of death, divorce and dementia or loss of capacity on a SMSF. […]
READ MORERelief from Excess Super Contributions
Protection from Superannuation Guarantee Charge for high income earners with multiple employees The government has introduced legislation which will prevent high income taxpayers with multiple employers from overpaying their superannuation contributions which results in an Excess Contributions Charge each year. This will be especially welcome for medical practitioners who often fall victim of this system. […]
READ MORESMSFs and Property Purchase through Non-geared Unit Trust
What are your options with purchasing a property with your SMSF? With the legislative restrictions and lack of competitive lenders, a limited recourse borrowing arrangement (LRBA) may not be the answer to all SMSF client prayers when looking to purchase larger assets in their SMSF. If you’re an SMSF Trustee, this may leave you wondering […]
READ MOREEqual Super equals Opportunities
The most common way of building your superannuation is through employer mandated contributions or superannuation guarantee charge (SGC). Therefore it is not uncommon for couples to have large disparity in their superannuation balances where one partner has continuously worked and the other has taken time from the workforce to care for children; or has worked […]
READ MOREHave Zombie’s stolen your insurance policy?
Do you have an Insurance Policy in your Superannuation Fund? Approximately 50% of Australians have multiple superannuation funds and therefore have duplicate insurances policies, informally know as zombie insurances. These double ups add up to an over payment of $1.9 billion! New legislation passed to protect your Superannuation The government has passed new legislation to […]
READ MORECan I renovate a property owned by my Super?
As a Self-Managed Superannuation Fund trustee, it’s difficult to know and understand all the rules around investing with your fund. The area of property investment can be very complex and many trustees are left wondering if they can renovate their property which is owned by their Super? Many self-managed superannuation fund (SMSF) trustees like and […]
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