The three phases of super

Having a basic understanding the different phases that your superannuation goes through during your life can help when it comes to working out the tax treatment of an individual’s fund and any pension they take. While not directly related, the overall investment strategy of a fund will also tend to change as the super transitions…

New limits on FBT entertainment benefits

In the 2015-16 Budget, the Australian Government introduced a separate single grossed up cap of $5,000 for salary sacrificed meal entertainment and entertainment facility leasing expenses (meal entertainment benefits) for employees. That cap will apply from April 1, 2016, to coincide with the start of the FBT year. The new limits are designed to improve…