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While the 10 per cent income test rule may come across as sounding fairly complicated, for those who are employed or self-employed, it is simply a process of working out whether or not you’re eligible to claim a tax deduction for super contributions. Individuals who are substantially unemployed (receive part of their income as an…
Individuals who plan to transfer their existing super from an industry fund into an SMSF needn’t worry about going over their superannuation contribution limit. Transferring these funds, also known as ‘rolling over’, is not considered to be a super contribution since the money is already somewhere in Australia’s superannuation system. It also does not count…
Trustees of SMSFs are governed by the rules and regulations set out in the Superannuation Industry (Supervision) Act 1993 (SIS Act) and the fund’s trust deed. Trustees need to regularly review the trust deed, as a transaction that is permittable through the SIS Act, may be prohibited according to the trust deed. Superannuation laws are…
There are two types of super contributions individuals can make: non-concessional (after-tax) and concessional (before-tax). From 1 July 2015 to 30 June 2016, eligible individuals can make concessional contributions of up to $30,000 per year if they are 48 years of age or under on 30 June 2015. Eligible individuals who are 49 years of…
Superannuation can often form a significant part of an individual’s wealth. Therefore, the transfer of such an asset upon their death can potentially cause dispute among the deceased’s family and potentially others. Unlike assets owned in an individual’s personal name, superannuation does not form a part of their estate when they pass away. Instead, it…
A transition to retirement (TTR) strategy is ideal for those Australians looking to ease into retirement by slowly reducing their working hours. It is the kind of pre-retirement strategy that allows individuals to continue working while drawing down some of their superannuation benefits at the same time. TTR uses a portion of an individual’s super…
Shares and property are two very good investment options for those with a self-managed super fund. However, since they both have very different attributes, choosing the one that will achieve the best outcome for an SMSF depends on what the trustee wants to achieve. The advantages of investing in property include: property prices are negotiable…
Although the new SuperStream standard for superannuation payments can provide SMSF trustees with a number of benefits, around five per cent of SMSFs fail to comply with the SuperStream requirements. Under the new SuperStream system, a non-related employer must send superannuation contributions to an SMSF electronically, using an electronic service address (ESA). For this to…
There are some effective, and often quite simple, strategies to reduce the tax payable in an SMSF that many fail to take advantage of. Nomination of beneficiary Those who nominate a spouse, child or financial dependent as a beneficiary may avoid paying tax on a lump sum death benefit. Delaying TTR commencement Members looking to…
Australians looking to increase their super fund’s annual returns may benefit from shifting to a diversified growth strategy. A diversified growth strategy is a multi-asset program that invests in a range of traditional and non-traditional return sources to achieve a defined outcome. A recent study has shown that including a 15% allocation to a diversified…
