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 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 | 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...