by Scott | Mar 9, 2018 | DIY Superannuation, Superannuation
Australian’s generally love property ownership. Directly held property makes up approximately 19% of all Self Managed Super Fund (SMSF) assets, indicating that many trustees consider it’s an important and significant part of a diversified portfolio. There are...
by Scott | Nov 13, 2016 | DIY Superannuation, Superannuation
On Wednesday 9 November 2016 the Government introduced its superannuation legislation which makes changes to the superannuation laws it originally announced in the 2016 Federal Budget. Most of these changes will apply from 1 July 2017 so it might be sensible to for...
by Scott | May 30, 2013 | DIY Superannuation, News, SMSF, Superannuation
Last night the Federal Government amended the Bill that was originally designed to effectively ban SMSF off-market transfers from 1 July 2013 and impose other restrictions around related party transactions. Previously, as part of the response to the Cooper Review, the...
by Scott | May 24, 2013 | DIY Superannuation, Do it yourself super, News, Public Sector Super, Public Service, Superannuation, Superannuations
From 1 July 2013, the Superannuation Guarantee (SG) percentage will increase to 9.25 per cent – the first increase to minimum SG rate since it reached 9 per cent in 2002/03. It will gradually increase to 12 per cent by 1 July 2019. SG is the official term for...
by Scott | Jun 23, 2012 | DIY Superannuation, Superannuation
Things are changing with regards to the tax deductible superannuation contributions cap of $50,000, including salary sacrifice amounts, if you are 50 or older will stop on 30 June 2012? From 1 July 2012, the cap will be limited to $25,000 regardless of your age and...
by Scott | Jan 20, 2011 | DIY Superannuation, News, Public Sector Super, SMSF, Superannuation
As we enter 2011 there are a few things you should be reviewing now with regards to your superannuation setup, here are my top 5 action items to review. 1. Find Your Lost Superannuation There is nearly $13 Billion worth of Lost Superannuation in Australia, if you have...