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Pension
What’s on the agenda when Parliament returns next week?
With only 8 sitting days before the Federal Budget is due to be handed down on 29 March 2022 and an election to be called, ...
Trustee
Gifts that will keep on giving to your SMSF
Four tweaks to your DIY fund will make things easier not just for you but for your loved ones too. Why wait to make changes ...
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Lump sum payments from death benefit pensions
My client, who is under age 60, would like to take a lump sum payment from a death benefit pension. Are they allowed and if so, ...
Pension
How to add some breathing space to your pension cap
In the world of superannuation, a “commutation” is the name usually used to describe prematurely ending a pension and there are ...
Tax
Tips when managing large payments from super
I recently talked to a client about taking a large benefit from their SMSF. Believe it or not, there’s a lot to consider in ...
Meg's Musings
Megs Musings - December 2021
It doesn’t seem possible that it’s December already and yet… here we are. Unless a miracle happens today (the last sitting day ...
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Can your client retire despite receiving income protection benefits?
Being regarded as “retired” for superannuation purposes has some very important benefits. Not only will an individual be able ...
Legislation
Well if we’re reviewing reporting requirements…
The ATO regularly consults with industry on changes before making them – which is a great approach and much appreciated by all ...
Meg's Musings
Meg's Musings | November 2021
It seems like a very full October raced past way too quickly – all of a sudden we’re all wishing we’d done our Christmas ...
Legislation
Walking the SMSF expenses tightrope
Before any costs are paid from an SMSF, trustees and their advisers should first ensure the cost is allowable under the ...
Tax
May Federal Budget measures - new Bill introduced
There were several important superannuation measures announced in the May 2021 Federal Budget, mostly relating to ...
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COVID-19 relief extension announced
The announcement by the ATO to extend COVID-19 relief to SMSF trustees due to the financial impact of COVID-19 has been a ...
