by Scott | May 26, 2022 | DIY Superannuation, Do it yourself super, News, SMSF, Superannuation, Superannuations
Several key super changes which may impact your ability to contribute to your super fund are set to take effect from 1 July 2022. These changes create opportunities for all Super Fund members, young and old, to grow their retirement savings. What are the changes?...
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...
