Written by Name, Title, Company Whether you are thinking of setting up a self managed super fund (SMSF) and want to familiarise yourself with what is involved or you’re a long-term trustee that wants to ensure they are adhering to the various rules and regulations of SMSFs, running your own fund is a big responsibility.…
The 2020-21 Federal Budget is all about jobs, jobs and jobs. COVID-19 has resulted in the most severe global economic crisis since the Great Depression. This Budget provides an additional $98 billion of response and recovery support under the COVID-19 Response Package and the JobMaker Plan. With the budget focussed on supporting small business and…
The 2020-21 Federal Budget to be handed down on 6 October will be one of the most crucial in Australia’s history. The Budget will provide a further update on the economic and fiscal impacts of the coronavirus in Australia and is expected to set out the path to economic recovery. September 2020 The 2020-21 Federal…
Setting up an SMSF can be complicated. Not getting it right can materially affect your financial situation and retirement plans. The first question you need to be sure about is whether an SMSF is the right fit. Seeking advice from an SMSF Specialist can help you determine this answer. Some considerations include: Do you have…
Written by Emma Partenza, SMSF Works, SMSF Specialist Advisor (SSA) May 2020 Overview The primary tax concession for an SMSF that pays a retirement phase pension is the partial or potentially full exemption from fund income tax (15%) on eligible assessable income. However, this is put at risk where the minimum pension standards are not…
Over the past two weeks the Government has announced two economic stimulus packages to cushion the economic impact of the Coronavirus. A total of $189 billion is being injected into the economy by all arms of Government in order to keep Australians in work and businesses in business. This includes $17.6 billion for the Government’s…
The world is experiencing an unprecedented global event with the very real chance of an economic recession. It is important that as an engaged SMSF trustee, you understand the implications of the economic activity and ensure you have appropriate plans for your retirement. So how can you ensure your SMSF is best placed amid the…
Written by Name, Title, Company Life expectancy in Australia has reached record highs with a male born today expected to live to 80.7 years and a female to 84.9 years, according to the latest figures released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS). Male life expectancy has increased by 0.2 years over the 2015-2017 to…
As an SMSF trustee, you need to take special care when paying death benefits as you are responsible for ensuring that the payment rules are met. Strict rules apply, affecting who can receive a death benefit, the form in which the death benefit can be paid and the timing of such a payment. Click here…
Working out how much your SMSF should cost to manage is never an easy thing to do. Given the nature of SMSFs and the varying differences between trustees, finding easily accessible and relevant comparisons is difficult. The SMSF Association however has received information from the two largest online SMSF software companies which may help answer…