In the world of superannuation, a “commutation” is the name usually used to describe prematurely...

I recently talked to a client about taking a large benefit from their SMSF. Believe it or not,...

It doesn’t seem possible that it’s December already and yet… here we are. ...

Being regarded as “retired” for superannuation purposes has some very important benefits. Not only...

The ATO regularly consults with industry on changes before making them – which is a great approach...

It seems like a very full October raced past way too quickly – all of a sudden we’re all wishing...

Before any costs are paid from an SMSF, trustees and their advisers should first ensure the cost is...

There were several important superannuation measures announced in the May 2021 Federal Budget,...

The announcement by the ATO to extend COVID-19 relief to SMSF trustees due to the financial impact...

Starting a pension is the ultimate plan in a self-managed super fund, but sometimes there are good...

No matter what time of the year you start your pension (July 1 is the most popular day of the...

October means three things in my house: the first dollarbird invariably arrives in the first week...