When can I access my super?
You have worked your bottom off for your adult life, hopefully built an awesome retirement nest egg and now wandering if its time to retire…
The “ins and outs” of SMSF Insurance
Many Australis donot pay attention to their insurance and hold the minimum super as provided by their employer sponsored funds. This can include automatic acceptance…
Beginner’s guide to setting up a self-managed super fund
Self Managed Superannuation Funds (“SMSF”) has become the vehicle of choice in recent years particularly for “mum and dad” investors who are using their SMSF…
Tips and Traps of SMSF Property Development
As a property focused accountant, one of the most common questions I receive is whether you can engage in property development using a Self Managed…
Super reform is here….
The Senate has passed the key Bill that will give effect to the debated super reforms which will have a key impact on SMSF’s. What…
$500,000 Lifetime Non Concessional Cap Has Been Scrapped
The Federal Government has made significant changes to its superannuation reforms. They have scrapped the controversial superannuation $500,000 lifetime non-concessional contribution cap and replaced it…
Insurance Premiums – Stepped vs Level – What’s The Difference?
When considering whether to take out life insurance, income protection or trauma insurance it is important to understand the differences between stepped or level premiums…
Budget delivered – Superannuation shake-up
The budget has been handed down and as suspected, Treasure Scott Morrison has handed down the biggest shake up in over a decade targetting high…
30 JUNE 2016 Year End SMSF Strategy Checklist
The end of the financial year is fast approaching us, so now is the time to think about key strategies for your SMSF before 30…
SMSF TAX FACTS: PAY AS YOU GO (PAYG)
PAYG is a system for making regular payments towards your expected annual income tax liability for your SMSF and is applied after your first annual…