
Valuations for Year End Reporting
It is a legal requirement that all SMSFs record and report all assets at market value. Failure to report assets at market value or misrepresenting
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Excess Non-Concessional Contributions
The non-concessional contributions cap is $110,000 from 1 July 2021, however the ability to contribute to super is dependent on an individual’s Total Superannuation Balance
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Excess Concessional Contributions
The concessional contribution cap is $27,500 from 1 July 2021. With the ability to carry forward unused concessional contributions over a 5 year rolling period
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Understanding super terminology
An individual’s Transfer Balance Cap (TBC) and Total Superannuation Balance (TSB) are calculated differently andare separate concepts. When the super reforms of 2017 came into
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Key Rates and thresholds for 2021/22 Financial Year
Superannuation contributions and benefits are subject to various rates of taxation often linked to indexed thresholds. Similarly, eligibility for various Government schemes are also linked
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The benefits of a special purpose corporate trustee
Deciding on the type of trustee which will be responsible for your SMSF is important. There are two types of structures available: Individual Trustees –
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SMSF Trustee Structure – What is the process to change it?
The choice to have either individual or a corporate trustee is an important decision to make for an SMSF however it doesn’t need to be
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SMSF Residency
SMSF’s must be ‘complying’ to ensure they attract the tax concessions they are known for. An SMSF’s complying status relies on it being an ‘Australian
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Death and Incapacity – Who is in control of your SMSF?
With many trustees citing ‘control’ as one of the primary reasons for establishing an SMSF, there are many SMSF trustees that have failed to address
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Why is an Enduring Power of Attorney essential?
We all recognize the need for a will when we begin to plan for our future and the future of our loved ones, however many
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