Pensions – SuperGuardian

Borrowing in your SMSF

Borrowing within a Self-Managed Superannuation Fund (SMSF) can be a useful strategy forinvesting retirement savings, allowing an SMSF to acquire significant assets like property or

Guide to Pensions in SMSFs

When a member meets a condition of release, they become eligible to commence a pension using some or all of their superannuation balance. The pension

Guide to Transition to Retirement Pensions in SMSFs

When a member meets a condition of release, they become eligible to commence a pension using some or all of their superannuation balance. The pension

Transfer Balance Account Reporting

Transfer Balance Account Reporting From 1 July 2017, three inter-related concepts were introduced to Superannuation. • Transfer Balance Cap (TBC) – This is the maximum

SMSFs and the Age Pension

Subject to satisfying eligibility requirements, self-funded retirees may qualify for Centrelink benefits such as the Age Pension or the Commonwealth Seniors Health Card (CSHC). This

Apportioning SMSF Expenses

Where an SMSF has retirement phase pension accounts and accumulation accounts there may be a need to apportion expenses to determine the deductible component. This

Unsegregated SMSFs and Actuarial Requirements

As a rule, SMSFs can either use the segregated or unsegregated/proportionate method to determine their Exempt Current Pension income (ECPI). However, there are instances where

Reversionary Pensions

A member’s estate planning objectives should be taken into account when commencing any new pension. If a member has a pension account with a reversionary

Retirement Phase Lump Sum Withdrawals

Proper planning should be undertaken and consideration given to how personal withdrawals are treated each year. Depending on your circumstances and available balances, personal withdrawals

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