Superannuation Property

[...] can mean less tax this year.  When it comes to superannuation, make sure you maximise the tax deduction this year or salary sacrifice the right amount so you get the best possible outcome and don’t [...]

[...] as to whether this is the type of expense your SMSF should be paying and claiming as a tax deduction. While it may be possible for your SMSF to get a tax deduction for a range of [...]

[...] funds are counted.  This also includes payments made by your employer or claimed by you as a tax deduction for superannuation insurance premiums. How can we help? If you need to reduce your tax [...]

[...] superannuation investors do not have. But so far, there are few indications as to whether SMSF members should expect changes to the way their funds are administered during the Coalition’s first [...]

[...] and the risks.” Pauline Vamos, chief executive of super industry group ASFA, says reports of SMSF members being offered luxury overseas holidays if they buy property in their fund shows there should [...]

SMSFs & Property Investments Recent media has focussed on the risks of investing in geared property by self-managed superannuation funds (SMSFs) [...]

[...] benefits for its members.  These fund activities can also breach the rule which prohibits SMSF members or their relatives using the resources of the fund for private purposes. Using the SMSF to pay [...]

[...] the total amount being contributed to superannuation so that you won’t exceed the tax deductible contributions cap. Make sure amounts claimed as personal tax deductible superannuation contributions [...]

[...] so you get the best possible outcome and don’t end up with tax penalties. Increased tax deductible contributions cap for anyone 60 and above For anyone who is under age 60 this financial year the [...]

[...] Did you know that the tax deductible superannuation contributions cap of $50,000, including salary sacrifice amounts, if you are 50 or older will [...]

[...] party but there are some important exceptions to these rules which can help build your retirement savings.  The three key exceptions are for: Listed securities “In-house assets” Business Real [...]

[...] super should consider setting up a SMSF, if only to get a clearer understanding of how retirement savings ought to work rather than if they stayed in a pooled fund. There are over 530, 000 SMSFs in [...]

[...] : News Limited BAD advice about buying property in superannuation is threatening the retirement savings of a growing number of Australians. Property spruikers have been proliferating and [...]

[...] year period.  This allows you to make substantial contributions to super and build up your retirement savings.  The way it works is that if you are under 65 and make total after tax contributions of [...]

[...] Obligations & Responsibilities for SMSF Trustees The ATO has introduced measures on 7 August 2012 which are part of the suite of measures [...]

[...] fund expenses are tax deductible? Marketing hype and fantastic offers can often lure SMSF trustees into making decisions that can impact their fund’s compliance. Before your SMSF ends up [...]

[...] or significantly influences the company. The proposed changes were going to require SMSF trustees to obtain an independent valuation of the asset they were acquiring from the related [...]

[...] Learn more about becoming an SMSF Trustee, either individual or corporate? [...]

[...] . So what assets can you transfer to your SMSF and how can you do that now? Generally, as an SMSF trustee you are not allowed to acquire assets from a related party but there are some important [...]

[...] to buy things you couldn’t otherwise afford.” ADVICE FOR INVESTORS Osborne has two tips for SMSF investors. “Have a plan that justifies why you have the fund. There is work involved and [...]