Be clear on TBA pension impact

Be clear on TBA pension impact

The different operations of pensions passed onto a beneficiary can be confusing and SMSF members must understand how the will impact their transfer balance account. . Trustees and advisers still may not be completely clear as to how the decision to make a pension...
Treasurer unveils design details for payday super

Treasurer unveils design details for payday super

  The government has released further details about the design of its payday super policy including an updated super guarantee charge framework.    . The Albanese government has released further information about the design of its payday super policy in a factsheet...
Government releases details on luxury car tax changes

Government releases details on luxury car tax changes

  The draft legislation aims to modernise the luxury car tax by tightening the definition of a fuel-efficient vehicle and adjusting the indexation rate. . The government has released draft legislation to update the luxury car tax (LCT) after previously announcing it...
Are you receiving Personal Services Income?

Are you receiving Personal Services Income?

  Do you earn personal services income (PSI)?   . While most people may think that it only applies to builders or tradies, it may also apply to any instance where individuals work and earn income using their personal effort or skills. PSI generally only applies to...
Taxing unrealised gains in superannuation under Division 296

Taxing unrealised gains in superannuation under Division 296

  Australia’s superannuation system has seen a number of significant changes in recent years.     One of the most noteworthy is the proposed additional 15 per cent tax on earnings on superannuation balances above $3 million (Division 296 tax), due to commence on 1...
Investment and economic outlook, September 2024

Investment and economic outlook, September 2024

The latest forecasts for investment returns and region-by-region economic outlook. . A recent rapid decline in its money supply highlights deflationary concerns in China. The GDP deflator, a broad, inflation-adjusted measure of economic output, has been negative for...
Economic slowdown drives mixed reporting season

Economic slowdown drives mixed reporting season

Many Australian companies are still battling economic crosswinds and headwinds.   . Hundreds of companies listed on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) have just finished announcing their financial results from the full and half-year period to 30 June, 2024.  ...
Age pension fails to meet retirement needs

Age pension fails to meet retirement needs

New research has found most Australians believe the age pension is insufficient to fund their retirements, with larger superannuation balances and access to professional financial advice linked to higher levels of financial well-being instead. . The “National Seniors...