Below is a round-up of some superannuation changes and key developments that may be relevant to you, as trustee of your SMSF. It is important that you know what changes are coming, so you can effectively understand how they may affect you and the members of your SMSF. Deductibility of personal super contributions and the work test Since 1 July 2022, there has been a law change that abolished the…  Read more

Super guarantee contributions for the December 2022 quarter A reminder to employers that their December 2022 superannuation guarantee (‘SG’) contributions were due by 28 January 2023. Do not forget the two changes to SG that commenced on 1 July 2022:  The rate increased from 10% to 10.5%  Employees no longer need to earn $450 per month to be eligible. Employers now need to make super contributions for all eligible employees,…  Read more

ATO warning to SMSFs: “Paying the price for non-compliance” There are various courses of action available to the ATO when trustees of self-managed super funds (‘SMSFs’) have not complied with the super laws, including applying administrative penalties. A number of factors determine the amount of the administrative penalty, including: the type of contravention; when it occurred; and the number of penalty units that apply. For example, if an SMSF contravenes…  Read more

Photo By Headway More COVID-19 business grants are now tax-free The Federal Government has expanded the list of State and Territory COVID-19 grant programs that may be tax-free to eligible businesses. A State or Territory Government COVID-19 grant payment will generally be tax-free if: the payment is received under a grant program that is formally declared to be an eligible program; the recipient carried on a business and had an…  Read more

A self-managed super fund (SMSF) is a private super fund that individuals can manage themselves, meaning that they can choose the investments and the insurance. An SMSF is a popular and effective way of saving for retirement. However, being the trustee of your own super fund is a big responsibility and can come with a risk, so it’s important to know the rules before starting one. Here are some important…  Read more

This year’s Federal Budget cost-of-living relief, job growth and women’s security. The key measures that you should be aware of as an SMSF trustee are outlined below. Should you wish to discuss how these may impact your personal circumstances or retirement plans please contact me to arrange a time to chat.   Extension of the temporary reduction in superannuation minimum draw down rates The Government has extended the 50 per…  Read more

For business owners who want financial security now and freedom in retirement, having a financial planner on the team is a must. A financial planner will create a customized, strategic action plan to help you achieve your personal financial goals. Getting to know you and your business inside out is the first step a financial planner will take to understand where you are now, where you want to go, and…  Read more

Have you moved between the jobs? Chances are that you have several superannuation accounts and don’t know what you should do about it… or in fact, you haven’t given it a second thought…there is also a very good chance, you have lost super that you are no longer aware of… The thing is, the more superannuation accounts (funds) you have, the more sets of fees you pay. Paying these additional…  Read more

You can currently transfer the ownership of some types of property directly into your Self Managed Superannuation Fund (SMSF). They are: Business real property (used exclusively for the running of a business), for example a warehouse you conduct your business from; Listed securities (such as shares in companies listed on the stock exchange); In-house assets, for example an investment in a related party – provided that the market value of…  Read more