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Tax
Federal Budget 2021-22: SMSFs & residency
Every year when Budget time rolls around we hope and pray that the Government will finally relax the residency requirements for ...
Meg's Musings
My Budget Wishlist
If you feel like the Federal Budget has rolled around unusually quickly this year, you’re right. Last year’s was delayed (like ...
Pension
Winding up an SMSF this year? Get your skates on!
When SMSFs have finished their useful life and are being wound up, doing so before the next 30 June rolls around is a common ...
Contribution
Who should be using the “catch up” rules for concessional contributions before 30 June 2021?
These rules allow anyone who does not use the full amount of their concessional contributions cap in a particular year to carry ...
Meg's Musings
Advisers and accountants, the hidden gems
Share now It seems adviser-bashing remains a popular pastime for politicians, regulators, other professions and sometimes even ...
Tax
Non arm’s length expenses (NALE) – where are we now?
Non arm’s length expenses (NALE) – where are we now? Our last blog on this vexed topic flagged that the ATO was still working ...
Ask an Expert
Co-directors and related parties
A friend and I are co-directors of a small private business. Surely we’re “related parties” for super law purposes? Actually ...
Pension
Should I start a pension before 1 July 21?
What to weigh up in deciding whether or not to start a pension before 1 July 2021. The conventional wisdom is that most people ...
Pension
When pensions aren't just for old people
Most people with superannuation pensions are retired or getting close. But there are some occasions when a pension can be paid ...
Meg's Musings
Meg's Musings – March 2021
I am a nerd. In fact, like most actuaries, I’m a maths nerd. That’s why I always enjoy reading statistical reports on ...
Legislation
Investment Strategies – navigating auditor requirements
I read a great article by Shelley Banton this week in SMSF Adviser (Navigating key compliance issues SMSFs face under ATO’s ...
Ask an Expert
Non-arm’s length expenses (NALE) – where are we at?
Historically, the income of a fund has been taxed as non-arm’s length income (NALI) (ie at 45% instead of the concessional rate ...
