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June 2014

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SMSF MEMBERS ARE YOUNGER AND INVESTING OVERSEAS

What is a ‘New Boomer?” it can be safely substituted for the description of the young or X generation aged under 35. SMSFs reached a major milestone with one million members recently representing approximately $530 billion of investments. The dynamic of SMSF members has changed significantly compared to just last year, according to an analysis…

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End of Financial Year SMSF Strategies

  Self managed superannuation funds (“SMSF’s) are about strategy, and your strategy needs to be compliant with Superannuation Law. A sound SMSF strategy will ensure you achieve the maximum tax benefits for your fund and will improve your retirement balance in the long run. We have identified key strategies and compliance considerations for your in…

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ONE MILLION AUSTRALIAN NOW IN CONTROL THROUGH SMSFS

  The power of SMSFs was confirmed by March 2014 ATO data stating that Australia has notched up its one-millionth (“SMSF”) member. No longer can SMSF’s be considered a ‘fad’, it is most definitely real and its here to stay. There are now 1,006,970 members in SMSFs with assets of $558 billion. There has been…

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ATO Announces changes ahead

ATO ANNOUNCES NEW PENALTIES FOR SMSF’s

From 1 July 2013, where SMSF contraventions or non-compliance issues occur, the ATO has implemented a new Penalty Regime for SMSFs. In 2013 and previous years, the ATO had limited powers in dealing with a contravention including: SMSF is non-compliant Enforceable undertaking based on the contravention Apply for a civil (or criminal) penalty to be…

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