Pensions – SuperGuardian

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

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

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

Transfer Balance Account Reporting

Transfer Balance Account Reporting 1. What is Transfer Balance Account Reporting? The 2016 budget announcements introduced three new, inter-related concepts that are now a reality:

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