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The benefits and risks of collectable super assets
While owning collectable and personal use assets inside a SMSF may sound appealing, there’s a big catch.
Our investment and economic outlook, September 2023
Read our region-by-region economic outlook and latest forecasts for investment returns.
Living comfortably in retirement just got more expensive
The amount of superannuation needed to live comfortably has risen to a record high as the cost-of-living crisis continues to impact all Australians.
SMSFs will continue to grow as government eyes superannuation coffers
Following the release of the government’s latest Intergeneration Report there is renewed confidence that more people will see SMSFs as a more attractive option as a savings vehicle for retirement.
Average ATO refund tumbles $430 compared to last July
Fewer taxpayers have raced to file an early return and the total paid out in refunds is already down by $1.7 billion.
Penalty amnesty tempts 7,000 small businesses back into tax system
UPDATED: This budget measure waives fines for late lodgment of income, BAS and FBT returns due during the pandemic.
Intergenerational Report 2023
Australia’s future to 2063
Super gender divide to remain a challenge
The Federal Government has flagged it expects the gender gap in superannuation balances to persist well into the future.
Last chance for $25,000 super deduction
For those with a super balance under $500,000, the 2024 financial year is the final year unused concessional contributions from the 2019 financial year can be applied.