July 2024 Newsletter

By |2024-07-31T18:35:14+10:0001/07/2024|Categories: Blog|Tags: , , , , , , , , , |

Our July edition features pieces on:   Division 293 tax – will you be caught? The fine line between property development and “merely realising an asset” The CGT main residence exemption concessions are very useful The secret life of TFNs Can I add to my super pension? VIEW NEWSLETTER Contact us on 03 9597 9966 if you have any questions relating to matters raised in any of our Client Newsletters.

Do I need an SMSF Trustee succession plan?

By |2024-03-17T22:00:53+11:0017/03/2024|Categories: Blog, Estate Planning, SMSF|Tags: , , |

Creating a robust SMSF trustee succession plan is critical for Self-Managed Super Funds (SMSFs) managed by aging trustees. An effective succession plan ensures the smooth transition of control and management of the SMSF when the original trustees are no longer able or willing to manage the fund due to age, health, or other reasons. A trustee succession plan must encompass preparation, clear communication, and legal compliance. Understanding SMSF Trustee Succession SMSF trustee succession plan involves preparing for the future management of the SMSF, ensuring it continues to operate effectively and complies with Superannuation Industry (Supervision) Act 1993 (SIS Act) requirements. [...] READ MORE

Super Contribution Caps 2024-25

By |2024-09-23T19:20:52+10:0023/02/2024|Categories: Blog, SMSF|Tags: , |

Good news for the Super contribution caps 2024-25 have been released. The government has announced that from 1 July 2024, the standard  superannuation concessional contribution cap will increase from $27,500 to $30,000 Concessional superannuation contributions are any contributions paid into your superannuation that receive a concessional (or lower) tax rate. These contributions are contributed from earnings that have not yet been taxed. Concessional contributions are sometimes referred to as before-tax contributions. Of course, in some circumstances, you may be able to contribute more in that year than the cap. Use the carry-forward rule if your super balance is less than [...] READ MORE

December 2023 – Client Newsletter

By |2023-12-07T16:30:11+11:0007/12/2023|Categories: Blog|Tags: , , , , , , , |

Click here to download our December Newsletter Superannuation remains a cornerstone of financial planning for most Australians. In this issue, we provide you with a practical to-do list to make sure that your super is working optimally for you. This to-do list includes consolidating your super, reviewing your investment strategy, checking your beneficiary nominations and insurance within your superannuation. Undertaking these tasks can significantly impact your long-term financial health and security and will be crucial for ensuring your retirement savings are working effectively for you.Tax challenges can arise in unexpected ways, such as dealing with lost or destroyed records. We provide guidance on how to navigate [...] READ MORE

Downsizer contribution eligibility to be lowered to age 55

By |2024-02-19T16:28:18+11:0008/08/2022|Categories: Estate Planning, News for you, SMSF|Tags: , , |

The downsizer contribution is an after-tax contribution. Therefore when it hits your SMSF or super fund, no tax is payable on the way in. It also means upon retirement, and it can be paid as a benefit. A benefit that is returned tax-free when you withdraw the funds from your SMSF Legislation passed Last week parliament passed legislation, resulting in the downsizer contribution to allow house owners over the age of 55 to access this strategy. The lowering to age 55 is expected date for the enactment would be later this year (2022) Downsizer contributions help you to increase your [...] READ MORE

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