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$3m super tax officially abandoned for this year
The government’s plan to increase the tax on superannuation balances over $3 million has officially been abandoned, at least for this year.
Navigating the outcome of the U.S. election
History suggests that investors shouldn’t be concerned about material asset return differences under different political administrations.
How to overcome your investment fears
Are you thinking of investing but feel held back? Here's how to get started.
Divorce doesn’t alter contribution rules
The Administrative Appeals Tribunal (AAT) has upheld an ATO decision to impose an excess contributions penalty and rejected a taxpayer’s claim a divorce-related superannuation split constituted special circumstances under taxation law.
SMSF succession planning part 1 – getting started
Part 1 examines the key characteristics of a sound SMSF succession plan including planning for control of the fund to pass into trusted hands in the event of a member’s death or loss of capacity.
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ATO reviewing all new SMSF registrations to stop illegal early access
The ATO said it is reviewing and assessing all new SMSFs before they can receive a registered or complying status on Super Fund Lookup (SFLU) as part of a program to stop illegal early access schemes.
Be clear on TBA pension impact
The different operations of pensions passed onto a beneficiary can be confusing and SMSF members must understand how the will impact their transfer balance account.
Leaving super to an estate makes more tax sense, says expert
It is more tax effective to leave superannuation to an estate rather than a binding death benefit nomination to children, says an accounting expert.