HOW TO SPOT A SMSF PROPERTY SPRUIKER
Property Spruikers have been around for a long time, and are more prevalent now more than ever. With the growth of Self Managed Superannuation…
2014/2015 SMSF STRATEGY: CONTRIBUTION CAPS
The key to utilising an effective SMSF strategy is understanding the tax benefits of SMSF. From investing in shares to borrowing to invest in property,…
SMSF PROPERTY: REPAIRS V IMPROVEMENTS
Many SMSF members are thinking about setting up an SMSF to purchase SMSF Property. Once we let them know that you cannot purchase a…
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…
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…
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…
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…
INVESTING OVERSEAS (USA) PROPERTY USING MY SMSF
Many self-managed superannuation fund (“SMSF”) investors are interested in smsf investing in overseas property and request information on purchasing a property in the United States (“US”) through…
Superstream Extensions For SMSF’s
The Federal government announced that the date by which superannuation funds must comply with the SuperStream contributions data standards has been pushed back to…
Bye-Bye NRAS for SMSF Investors – The Government Acts….
There has been significant interest from Self Managed Superannuation Fund (“SMSF”) investors in the national rental affordability scheme (“NRAS”), which is designed to encourage large-scale…