by smsfoptions | Fri, Jul, 2014 | Boosting your Balance, Borrowing, Property, SMSF Options, Tips and traps, Trustee
Although Self-Managed Superannuation Funds (SMSFs) are normally not allowed to borrow, there are some important exceptions to this rule. One such exception, which has received plenty of attention in recent times, is an “Limited Recourse Borrowing Arrangements” (LRBA),...
by smsfoptions | Fri, Sep, 2013 | Property, SMSF News, SMSF Options, Tips and traps, Trustee
Recent media has focussed on the risks of investing in geared property by self-managed superannuation funds (SMSFs) and whether it is really the right long-term decision for a member’s retirement. It can be the right choice for some but it’s not for everyone. ...
by smsfoptions | Mon, Jul, 2013 | Artwork & Collectables, Borrowing, Equities, Investments, Property, SMSF News, SMSF Options, Tips and traps
Earlier this year, the Government began moves to ban off-market transfers of assets to self-managed superannuation funds (SMSFs) from related parties. A related party of your SMSF broadly includes any other member of the SMSF, an employer that contributes to the fund...
by Admin | Wed, Jun, 2013 | Contributions, Property, SMSF News, Tips and traps
With the end of the financial year less than three weeks away, cashed-up property investors should be cognisant of the amount of the money they contribute to their funds. The ATO has issued a reminder that there caps on the amount you can contribute to your...
by Admin | Wed, Mar, 2013 | Borrowing, Investments, Property, SMSF News, Trustee
Property investors can use limited recourse borrowing (LRBA) to fund off-the-plan investments using their self-managed super funds. Under this strategy, your SMSF receives a concessionally taxed rent, pays off the loan while you are still working, and transfers the...
by Admin | Thu, Mar, 2013 | Adviser, Property, SMSF News, Tips and traps, Trustee
Accounting body CPA Australia has refused to support a tax proposal by Treasury that would restrict self-managed superannuation funds (SMSF) from engaging in off-market asset transactions. In a submission to the Inquiry into Tax and Superannuation Laws Amendment (2013...