by Guy Wuoti | Thu, Jun, 2015 | SMSF Options, Tips and traps
The end of the financial year (EOFY) always seems to crop up faster than it should. Understanding what you could do before and after 30 June 2015 can provide the icing on the cake for employees, investors and those in small business. Such things as bringing forward...
by Guy Wuoti | Thu, Oct, 2014 | Accessing your super, Pensions, SMSF News, SMSF Options, Tips and traps, Trustee
From 1 January 2015, income from superannuation pensions will be taken into account in determining whether you are eligible to receive the Age Pension (full or part payment) or the Commonwealth Seniors Health Card (CSHC). This might affect your ability to access...
by smsfoptions | Mon, Jun, 2014 | SMSF News, SMSF Options, Tips and traps, Trustee
The ATO has introduced new penalty powers which it can impose on you if your fund breaks certain superannuation rules. The new rules apply from 1 July this year and allow the ATO to fine you and require you to rectify the mistake that has been made. They can also...
by smsfoptions | Thu, May, 2014 | Accessing your super, Adviser, Boosting your Balance, Investments, SMSF News, SMSF Options, Tips and traps, Trustee
Refunds of excess non-concessional contributions, changes to the Super Guarantee and tighter rules on qualifying social security benefits were the main Budget announcements to impact on superannuation this year. These changes, along with others, should provide a...
by smsfoptions | Sat, Nov, 2013 | SMSF News, SMSF Options, Tips and traps, Trustee
Have you recently seen advertising inviting you to attend a conference or seminar to educate you about self-managed superannuation funds (SMSFs)? Your SMSF pays for the privilege of attending the ‘conference’ in Australia or overseas and you take a holiday...
