The biggest assets growth areas for SMSFs

The biggest assets growth areas for SMSFs

What five years’ worth of SMSF asset allocation data reveals. . The Australian Tax Office (ATO) releases quarterly data showing where self-managed superannuation funds (SMSFs) are parking the retirement savings that they have invested within the super system.   The...
Investment and economic outlook, October 2024

Investment and economic outlook, October 2024

The latest forecasts for investment returns and region-by-region economic outlook. . The upturn in U.S. unemployment before the start of the Federal Reserve’s rate-cutting cycle likely reflects a normalised labour market, not one poised for rapid deterioration. The...
Caregiving can have a retirement sting

Caregiving can have a retirement sting

Around 3 million Australians are unpaid caregivers. Most face a super risk.  . National Carers Week runs from Sunday October 13 to Saturday October 19 this year, and aims to recognise, celebrate, and raise awareness about the 3 million Australians who provide care to...
Leaving super to an estate makes more tax sense, says expert

Leaving super to an estate makes more tax sense, says expert

It is more tax effective to leave superannuation to an estate rather than a binding death benefit nomination to children, says an accounting expert. . Peter Johnson, founder of Advisers Digest, told attendees at the SMSF Adviser Technical Strategy Day in Brisbane last...
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...