End of year (EOY) financial strategies

End of year (EOY) financial strategies

  With the end of the financial year approaching there may be some valuable opportunities worth discussing for you or your family, depending on your personal circumstances.             Contributions review As always there are two concerns here, especially if you wish...
New SMSF quarterly statistics highlight continued post-COVID recovery

New SMSF quarterly statistics highlight continued post-COVID recovery

  The ATO’s newly released March 2021 quarterly statistical report has revealed the total number of SMSFs will soon hit 600,000, with consistent growth seen across establishments and assets as the industry heads into a post-COVID economic recovery.           The ATO...
Budget 2021: Retirement Outcomes

Budget 2021: Retirement Outcomes

  The 2021-22 Federal Budget unveiled a range of initiatives aimed at providing additional flexibility across the retirement savings system.             While the majority centre on retirees and those nearing retirement, the Budget also contains key measures focused...
Videos to help understand financial planning topics.

Videos to help understand financial planning topics.

  Often watching a short video is a quicker way to understand what can otherwise be quite confusing.  The following titles have just been added to our website and can be accessed at any time and by anyone.   In our site's menu you will find a link to our updated...
ATO issues final warnings on outstanding SARs

ATO issues final warnings on outstanding SARs

  The ATO has issued its final alerts for SMSFs with outstanding SARs, warning that failure to lodge may lead to serious consequences.           In a recent online update, the ATO stated it has started to issue final warnings to self-managed super funds (SMSFs) with...
Understanding home downsizing and super contributions

Understanding home downsizing and super contributions

  The Federal Government announced in the May Budget that it is widening the scope of the scheme allowing eligible Australians to sell their home and put extra money into their superannuation. Here's what you need to know.             First introduced in the...
SMSFs still on top for member satisfaction

SMSFs still on top for member satisfaction

  SMSF members continue to report very high levels of satisfaction with the performance of their fund, according to rolling research.           SMSFs continue to record the highest level of satisfaction from their members in regards to their financial performance,...
SMSF Association clarifies NALI issues around pension phase assets

SMSF Association clarifies NALI issues around pension phase assets

  The SMSF Association has confirmed the ATO position around non-arm’s length capital gains issues and its effect on segregated current pension assets.             One key criticism from the industry of the draft Law Companion Ruling 2019/D3 (Draft LCR) is the breadth...
SMSFs flagged on Div 7A relief implications from ATO’s updated guidance

SMSFs flagged on Div 7A relief implications from ATO’s updated guidance

  While the ATO has provided its guidance on COVID-19 LRBA relief on Division 7A, advisers will need to be aware of the practical elements that will affect the SMSF’s position around the administrative relief.                 The ATO had recently released new guidance...
Dealing with compliance complexities impacting overseas SMSF property

Dealing with compliance complexities impacting overseas SMSF property

  Dealing with SMSF property overseas is a different undertaking compared to domestic property, with a different set of issues that affects the compliance approach, according to a technical specialist.             An important part of a fund’s investment strategy is...