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...

Starting pensions is the main game in an SMSF but they are often also commuted (stopped). The...

Pensions can run for many years but that doesn’t always mean that every payment drawn from a...

My client wants their SMSF to buy shares in an unlisted company. My client won’t control the...