Most practitioners would be aware that superannuation is not covered by the deceased’s will and can only be paid to a limited group of beneficiaries. The practicalities are often still quite opaque.

The Government has introduced two bills to the House of Representatives; one that had previously lapsed when the Federal Election was called, and one containing a long overdue improvement to salary sacrificing.

Approximately 10% of SMSFs own commercial property and often this commercial property is leased to a related party. There are a number of rules to follow to ensure the arrangement complies with the superannuation / tax laws.

With a new financial year upon us, you may be thinking about what contribution caps apply for the 2019/20 financial year.

Normally any conversation about accessing superannuation is linked to retirement. But in superannuation, only people who have worked at some point can actually retire.

A clear majority of SMSF professionals voted Heffron SMSF Administrator of the Year 2019.

With a new financial year almost upon us, it is time to make ourselves familiar with the various superannuation related thresholds applying for the 2019/20 financial year.

Historically the validity of contribution reserving strategies had been the subject of much debate, with many advisers doubtful they passed the “sniff test” particularly for single member funds.

As the dust settles on the election and everyone steels themselves for the 46th Parliament to commence, it gives us some space and time to reflect on some of the important issues that were thrown around in the heat of the election campaign.

When the clearing house receives the money? Or when the respective superannuation funds receive the money from the clearing house?

Is it just me or do we have a policy review on some topic or another announced every five minutes?

It seems few are more surprised than Scott Morrison that the Liberal / National Coalition will be forming Government after the 18 May election.