by Guy Wuoti | Fri, Apr, 2020 | SMSF Gold Coast, Borrowing, Property, Tips and traps
The economic impacts of the COVID-19 crisis are causing significant financial distress for many businesses and individuals. If your SMSF has a related party loan and is impacted due to the financial effects of COVID-19, you may be able to provide your LRBA with relief...
by smsfoptions | Thu, Jan, 2019 | SMSF Options
Most SMSF members will have noticed significant media coverage recently regarding the Australian Labor Party’s proposed policy to stop SMSFs from receiving tax refunds for the franking credits they receive in conjunction with the dividends paid from Australian...
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 | 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...