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Superannuation
What postcode loses the most super?
There is over $11.7 billion in lost super sitting with the Australian Tax Office (ATO) and Mackay in QLD is responsible for $49,256,340.55 of it.
... read moreSMSF Critical Amounts, Changes & Dates
Reducing your tax exposure, maximising the opportunities available to you, and reducing your risk of an audit by the regulators is in your best interests. With the end of the financial year fast approaching, this update will help you do exactly that:
... read moreElection Battleground - Your Retirement Savings!
For the first time in my life, I watched the budget reply speech in May. The problem is, both Government and Opposition budget proposals are now purely election promises. With the Election called for 2nd July, the Federal Government has moved into Caretaker mode.
... read moreThe Power of Franking Credits in Super
How good are Franking Credits in a Super Fund? Surely Franking Credits in Pensions are NOT fully refundable?
... read moreGood News for SMSF Borrowing - API Article
It’s been a tumultuous 12 months in the world of self-managed superannuation funds (SMSF) limited recourse borrowing arrangements, ever since the Financial System Inquiry (FSI) released its report in December 2014. There’s been a lot of speculation about what the government’s response would be and we finally found out… and it’s good news!
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The Future for SMSF Borrowing - API Article
Self Managed Superannuation Funds (SMSFs) have been able to borrow to fund investment property purchases using limited recourse borrowing arrangements since 2007 and this has been a great strategy for investors to increase their property portfolio.
The ability to save up to 34 per cent income tax while paying off loan principal and to have your super fund assets free from capital gains tax .....
... read moreGood news for over 60's
Legislation has recently been passed to increase the Concessional Superannuation Contribution cap for workers over 60 from $25,000 to $35,000.
If you fall into this ....
... read moreNew super guarantee laws make directors liable
Company directors need to be aware that the Australian Government have brought in new laws now making directors personally liable for their company’s unpaid guarantee charge.
Companies have two weeks to ensure their super guarantee obligations are up-to-date for the June quarter or .....
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