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Complications of maintaining two cost bases in Div 296
According to BT technical consultant Matt Manning, the Division 296 cost base reset requires SMSFs to maintain two parallel cost bases indefinitely: one for ordinary capital gains tax and another solely for Division 296 earnings.
Rules apply to gifting in superannuation
Australia’s age pension gifting rules are again under scrutiny as advisers warn that retirees are increasingly making financial gifts that unintentionally trigger Centrelink deprivation assessments, said Janet Manzanero-Caruana, senior technical services manager for MLC.
investment and economic outlook 2026
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What the Payday Super changes mean for your retirement
Significant reforms to the Australian superannuation system are about to take effect and could help people boost their super balances in the lead-up to retirement.
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The evolution of global internet traffic from 1994 to 2026, tracking which technologies, platforms, and digital behaviors consumed the largest share of bandwidth across different eras of the web.
Six strategic investment moves for mid-career women
As women enter their mid-career years, many begin to earn more and have greater capacity to invest. Making the most of this window can play a crucial role in building long term financial security.
Minimum pension drawdown not the only thing to consider as 30 June approaches
As 30 June approaches, SMSF members drawing a pension need to think about meeting minimum drawdown obligations as well as the best time to start a pension, an SMSF specialist said.
PAYDAY SUPER STARTS 1 JULY 2026 – Planning guides
From 1 July 2026, super contributions will need to be paid at the same time as wages.
Commercial v residential: Be aware of ‘nuanced’ changes
The proposed capital gains tax changes announced in the budget are far more nuanced than the headlines suggest, the commercial director of a property valuation firm said.