Superannuation is not like other assets as it is held in trust by the trustee of the superannuation fund. When you die, it does not automatically form part of your…
We often get questions from clients about what they can and cannot do in their SMSF. Often the questions relate to related party transactions
Indexation increases contribution caps and the transfer balance cap Indexation ensures that the caps on superannuation that limit how much you can transfer into super and how much you hold…
We often get questions from clients about what they can and cannot do in their SMSF. Often the questions relate to related party transactions – that is, interactions between the…
As a reminder, when concessional contributions are made into your super fund, commonly being amounts paid by your employer from your before-tax income or a personal contribution that you are…
In brief Changes and actions Pre 30 June 2019 • Ensure that contributions are made and received by 30 June. If contributions are by EFT, ensure that the contributions is…
From 1 July 2018, Australians aged 65 years of age or older are able to make a $300,000 “downsizer contribution” into their superannuation fund, per person, from the sale proceeds…
SELF MANAGED SUPER FUND ANNUAL RETURN All Self Managed Super Funds need to lodge an Self Managed Super Fund annual return with the ATO each year, in order to: Report…
AUSTRALIAN TAXATION OFFICE COMPLIANCE APPROACH The ATO compliance approach has traditionally focused on help and education. However, the ATO are concerned about the compliance of some Self Managed Super Funds….
The payment standards contained in the super laws, the sole purpose test and the preservation rules, ensure money in your Self Managed Super Fund is paid to members only when…