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Legislation
Can an SMSF claim a future service deduction? 8 traps to watch for
Nov 3, 2026, 12:31:57 PM
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min read
When insurance is held inside a superannuation fund, most trustees automatically claim a tax deduction for the insurance ...
Meg's Musings
Meg's Musings – November 2026
Nov 2, 2026, 4:44:38 PM
2
min read
Even though it’s November, I must confess I’m still regularly musing about the ATO’s annual statistics released in September. ...
Tax |
Pension
TRIS: Why transition to retirement pensions still matter for SMSFs
Nov 2, 2026, 4:39:02 PM
7
min read
TRISs (transition to retirement income streams or pensions) are certainly not as useful as they used to be. They took a ...
Property
Renovating SMSF property: can I do the work myself?
Oct 12, 2026, 1:51:48 PM
5
min read
If your SMSF owns property, it can be tempting to treat it like any other property you own. After all, if a property needs ...
Meg's Musings
Meg's Musings – October 2026
Oct 7, 2026, 8:45:40 AM
3
min read
Apart from the start of Daylight Savings, I do love October. My travel schedule quietens down and I get to re-immerse myself in ...
Death |
Pension |
Division 296
Reversionary pensions and Division 296: Are they still worthwhile?
Oct 6, 2026, 10:07:24 AM
5
min read
With Division 296 now part of the super landscape, many advisers are revisiting long-standing estate planning arrangements and ...
Tax |
Actuarial Certificates |
Division 296
Division 296 actuarial certificates explained: how earnings are allocated between SMSF members
Oct 1, 2026, 12:06:55 PM
7
min read
Division 296 actuarial certificates drive how an SMSF’s Division 296 earnings should be divided between the various member ...
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Why downsizers are tripping up on $300k super contributions
Sep 14, 2026, 8:44:22 PM
5
min read
Downsizer contributions offer a valuable opportunity to top up super later in life but it's important to get them right. ...
Policy
How might the 2026 reforms impact SMSF investment strategies?
Sep 7, 2026, 9:38:34 AM
5
min read
The Government's recent SMSF reform announcement included a proposal that has probably prompted a few trustees to wonder ...
Meg's Musings
Meg’s Musings – September 2026
Sep 1, 2026, 12:30:00 AM
2
min read
July to September always seems to pass so quickly for me. I think it’s because SMSF conference season kicks off in earnest and ...
Tax |
Contribution
Can deductible super contributions still reduce tax on capital gains after 1 July 2027?
Aug 31, 2026, 3:41:14 PM
5
min read
From 1 July 2027, Australia's CGT reforms will fundamentally change the way deductible super contributions interact with ...
Tax |
Legislation
SMSFs investing in unlisted shares – 3 challenges that might surprise you
Aug 31, 2026, 1:19:22 PM
3
min read
Private company investments can be attractive for self managed super funds (SMSFs), particularly where members are looking for ...
