News : Superannuation

SMSF, Superannuation, Trusts

Fixed interest future promising

Global economic conditions have increased the prospect of good returns from fixed interest investments but active portfolio management will still be required.

Global economic conditions have increased the prospect of good returns from fixed interest investments but active portfolio management will still be required.

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Business news, Investments, SMSF, Superannuation, Trusts

Growth projected for EU Infrastructure

Growth is predicted for European-based infrastructure assets post-2025 by a global asset managers due to industry sector expansion.

Growth is predicted for European-based infrastructure assets post-2025 by a global asset manager due to industry sector expansion.

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Legislation, SMSF, Superannuation

Financial abuse risk higher for SMSFs

A parliamentary committee has called for a review into how superannuation is used to engage in financial abuse, noting the structure of SMSFs raises the risk of one member abusing another.

A parliamentary committee has called for a review into how superannuation is used to engage in financial abuse, noting the structure of SMSFs raises the risk of one member abusing another.

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ATO, Financial Advice, SMSF, Superannuation

Contributions deduction issue fixed

The ATO has corrected an error in its procedures with regard to allowing SMSF members to claim a tax deduction for personal contributions.

The ATO has corrected an error in its procedures with regard to allowing SMSF members to claim a tax deduction for personal contributions.

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SMSF, Superannuation, Trusts

Notes to SMSF accounts have critical role

ATO

The notes to the financial statements for an SMSF take on particular significance due to the special-purpose nature of these entities.

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Property, SMSF, Superannuation

Residential property growth to cool

residential property

The residential property market has been forecast to experience a lower rate of capital growth in 2025 compared to previous years.

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Legislation, Superannuation

Objective of super now law

The legislation to enshrine an objective for superannuation has passed through parliament as part of a flurry of bills approved before the Senate ended its business for the year.

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Legislation, Superannuation, Tax

Lower house passes Div 296 bill

Division 296 tax SMSF Association Bill House of Representatives

The Division 296 or $3 million soft cap bill will progress to the Senate after the government voted down amendments in the lower house.

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Superannuation, Tax

Early election could delay new tax

Division 296 tax Treasury Laws Amendment (Better Targeted Superannuation Concessions and Other Measures) bill SMSF Self-managed superannuation SMSF Association NALE

The proposed Division 296 tax may not pass through parliament until 2025 if an election is announced in August.

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Retirement, Superannuation

Post-retirement employment fine

SMSF Self-managed superannuation Condition of release definition of retirement

Starting a new job after having legally retired will not mean a person will lose the tax benefits from an existing income stream.

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