Written by Fabian Bussoletti, Technical Manager, SMSF Association When determining an individual’s liability to Division 293 tax, the ATO uses information obtained from the individual’s personal income tax return, as well as information reported to the ATO by their super fund. As the 31 October due date for lodging personal income tax returns has now…
November 14, 2023
ATO Update: SMSFs to navigate enhanced online security measures
Written by Mary Simmons, Head of Technical, SMSF Association As part of the ATO’s commitment to safeguarding taxpayer’s information from fraudulent activity and identity theft, an added layer of verification will be introduced to ensure that only authorised tax agents, BAS agents, or payroll service providers can link to an SMSF. The client-to-agent linking protocol…
September 13, 2023
The ASX Trap: Why and How To Diversify Your SMSF Portfolio
Authored by Global X ETFs Westpac. BHP. Woodside Energy. CBA. Do these companies sound familiar? Well according to BGL data, chances are you may hold most if not all of them in your Self Managed Super Fund (SMSF).1 Australians are big believers in “investing in what you know”, so it makes sense that in the…
August 25, 2023
Your Super Update – Edition 2
Updated as of 16 August 2023 A round-up of some superannuation changes May – August 2023 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. Download…
July 28, 2023
Plan Your Retirement with Confidence!
Powered by Optimum Pensions Introducing Our Enhanced Life Expectancy Calculator Retirement is the time to savour the rewards of your hard work, but it’s essential to strike a balance between enjoying life and managing your finances wisely. So, before you indulge in your dream retirement, make sure you have a plan in place! Without a…
June 27, 2023
Investing in Silver: Partners In Diversification
Authored by Global X ETFs When investing in precious metals for a Self-Managed Super Fund (SMSF), silver is often overlooked despite having many unique beneficial attributes of its own. While precious metals are generally considered safe haven assets due to their scarcity and non-replicability (as opposed to fiat currencies such as the AUD), silver additionally…
June 8, 2023
Your Handy 2023/24 Super Reference Guide
Updated as of 08 June 2023 Gain an overview of the 2023/24 financial year contribution caps, benefit payments, eligibility and more with our helpful Super Reference Guide. The 2023/24 Super Reference Guide is a useful and quick reference to help you and your self managed super fund step through the year with confidence. Download your…
May 9, 2023
2023-24 Federal Budget Summary
Written by Tracey Scotchbrook, Head of Policy & Advocacy, SMSF Association As expected, the 2023-2024 Federal Budget has placed a strong emphasis on the cost of living and establishing a stronger, secure economy. From an SMSF perspective, we were pleased to see there were no unexpected changes likely to significantly impact the sector or superannuation…
May 2, 2023
Your Super Update – Edition 1
Updated as of 02 May 2023 A round-up of some superannuation changes January – April 2023 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.…
April 17, 2023
Savvy sailors seek a safe harbour in a storm
Written by the Rush Gold Team The current banking crisis, coupled with declines in equities, bonds and certain property valuations have markets on edge. SMSF investors, in particular, are wondering how to get confidence and stability back in their portfolios. Investors are also seeking information not only about their investments, but also about the stability…