It’s common to assume that once a member decides to wind up their SMSF, it should just happen as...

If legislated in their current form, the new Division 296 tax rules (the extra tax for those with...

Recent legislative amendments have reduced the tax penalty for some expense shortfalls but not all.

The ATO’s recent change of mind in relation to adviser fees means super fund trustees will no...

Last night’s Federal Budget was (yet again) very quiet on the super front.

Both this Government and the last promised to allow members with legacy pensions to escape them and...

It seems the Government was true to its word – Division 296 really will apply to defined benefits...

It’s well known that the super law has two definitions of retirement – one relates to leaving a job...

Hopefully everyone’s returned refreshed after the new year break as there’s plenty of change ahead.

This morning the Government released draft legislation for the proposed new tax. At least it has a...

A common question from our clients about the proposed new tax for people with more than $3m in...

My client is in their 40s and has accessed their superannuation due to being permanently...