PWS News: June 2021

PWS News: June 2021

It’s June which means winter has officially arrived. As we rug up and spend more time indoors, it’s a perfect time to get your financial house in order as another financial year draws to a close. And what a year it has been! The local economic news in May was...
Federal Budget 2021-22 Analysis

Federal Budget 2021-22 Analysis

Investing in recoveryIn his third and possibly last Budget before the next federal election, Treasurer Josh Frydenberg is counting on a new wave of spending to ensure Australia’s economic recovery maintains its momentum.This budget’s focus is firmly on getting...
PWS News: April 2021

PWS News: April 2021

April is here, beginning with a welcome Easter break. As the vaccine rollout continues, restrictions ease, and life is a little closer to normal despite occasional setbacks. There was a raft of positive economic news in March, which should make the Federal Treasurer’s...
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...