by Guy Wuoti | Tue, Jun, 2016 | SMSF News, SMSF Options, Tips and traps
The decision made by voters in the United Kingdom (UK) last week to leave the European Union (EU) – known as Brexit – has had an immediate and momentous impact on financial markets across the globe. The UK leaving the EU is one of the most significant political...
by Guy Wuoti | Tue, May, 2016 | SMSF News, SMSF Options
A reduction in concessional contribution caps, the lowering of the Division 293 tax threshold, capping tax-free assets in retirement and a lifetime limit for non-concessional contributions are just some of the changes that were in the Government Budget announcements...
by Guy Wuoti | Fri, May, 2016 | SMSF Options, Adviser, Artwork & Collectables, Investments, SMSF News, Tips and traps
Collectables and personal-use assets include assets such as artwork, jewellery, antiques, vehicles, boats and wine. If your SMSF acquired any of these assets before 1 July 2011 you have until 1 July 2016 to meet the new rules, which include: the asset is not being...
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...
