Mar 24, 2016
If you are 75 years or older, the super fund cannot accept any voluntary (concessional and non-concessional) contributions from you apart from mandated (super guarantee) employer contributions which can be contributed at any time regardless of age. However, the SIS...
Oct 28, 2015
Self-managed superannuation funds (SMSFs) over the past few years have become the retirement vehicle of choice due to the flexibility that trustees have over investments and effective low tax rates. SMSFs are also an effective tool for estate planning, as it allows...
Jul 23, 2015
Section 130 of the Superannuation Industry (Supervision) Act 1993 (SISA) requires self-managed superannuation fund (SMSF) auditors to report contraventions to the ATO if they know or suspect that a contravention has, is or is about to occur by lodging an...
Sep 24, 2014
Understanding and maintaining tax components of a member superannuation account is important as it will determine the quantum of tax payable when benefits are paid out. Tax-free and taxable components The tax-free and taxable components can change over time and are...
Jun 29, 2014
Trustees of self-managed superannuation funds (SMSFs) are required to prepare financial statements in accordance with the accounting policies as per the requirements of the SIS Act 1993 and SIS Regulations 1994. There is no requirement for a superannuation fund to...
Feb 26, 2014
To be a complying Australian superannuation fund and receive tax concessions, your SMSF needs to be a resident regulated super fund at all times during the income year for tax purposes. Conditions to be met The residency test has three conditions and your fund must...
