Retiree confidence undermined

Cost-of-living pressures have eroded retiree confidence and prompted many to recalibrate their expectations, according to a new financial services sector report.

Increase in prohibited loans a concern: ATO

While the amount of illegally accessed funds from SMSFs has reduced, the amount of prohibited loans has gone up, the Commissioner of Taxation has said.

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TBC increase not just about pensions

An industry consultant has reminded practitioners the indexation measure to be applied to the general transfer balance cap will have implications for other elements of the superannuation system as well that are unrelated to income streams.

Home is where the super is for many Australians

More Australians are upsizing their super by downsizing their home.

SAR non-lodgment continues to be a concern: ATO

The non-lodgment of superannuation annual returns continues to be one of the ATO’s major concerns, the deputy commissioner for superannuation has said.

Up to 700k retirees could be paying more tax than they should: SMC

Lack of proper financial advice is costing hundreds of thousands of retirees in unnecessary taxes, the Super Members Council has said.

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Calls for clarification on NALI/E rulings

The ATO needs to provide clarification on a number of issues in the law companion ruling dealing with NALI/E, the joint bodies have said.

Carer rights – interdependency relationships

The stringent rules applied to the definition of interdependency have again been highlighted in a recent private binding ruling.