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Removed super no longer protected from creditors: court
A recent Federal Court ruling has found that the transfer of super from a husband to his wife’s superannuation account is no longer protected as an interest of the bankrupt in a regulated super fund under the Bankruptcy Act 1966.
The compounding benefits from reinvesting dividends
Using income distributions to purchase additional ETF units can significantly compound capital growth and income returns over time.
Aged care report goes to the heart of Australia’s tax debate
The Aged Care Taskforce was asked to report on how to fund aged care around the country. In so doing, it took a side in Australia’s national tax ‘tragedy.’
Investment and economic outlook, March 2024
Region-by-region economic outlook and latest forecasts for investment returns.
ATO investigating 16.5k SMSFs over valuation compliance
More than 16,500 SMSFs are being scrutinised by the ATO as they allegedly reported certain classes of assets at the same value for at least three income years.
The 2025 Financial Year Tax & Super Changes You Need to Know!
The new financial year is fast approaching and so are a number of changes to superannuation contribution amounts and the individual tax rates. These changes are outlined below, as is some information on how you may be able to work with these changes when managing your tax affairs during 2024-25.
Illegal access nets $637 million
The ATO has found $637 million of superannuation savings has left the system due to illegal early access carried out through SMSFs.
Planning financially for a career break
A pause in super contributions can have long-lasting effects. Here's how to plan ahead for super breaks.
Trustee decisions are at their own discretion: expert
A trustee doesn’t need to show reasons why they made a decision, they will only need to show they followed a proper decision-making process, says a specialist legal adviser.