News : Superannuation

Superannuation

Broadening of early super access unlikely

Early superannuation access

Legislative amendments that would allow more Australians to access their superannuation benefits early as a COVID-19 economic relief measure are unlikely, according to an industry body.

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Superannuation

If in doubt, take total super relief

Early access super relief

Clients should be advised to withdraw the full amount allowable from their superannuation fund early if this COVID-19 relief measure is required, a technical expert has said.

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Pensions, Superannuation

Govt announces temporary super and pension measures

superannuation pension relief

The federal government has announced it will allow early access to superannuation for people under financial stress as a result of COVID-19.

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ATO, Superannuation

ATO reveals early super release details

superannuation early release

SMSF members have been given details about how they can gain early access to their funds under the government’s coronavirus relief provisions, with the ATO urging caution for trustees.

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Superannuation

Association lobbying for further relief

Association coronavirus relief

The SMSF Association has asked the government to boost the measures aimed at providing financial relief from the impact of COVID-19.

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Regulation, Superannuation

Work test amendments drafted

work test legislation

Draft legislation has been introduced by the federal government to modify the work test rules associated with superannuation contributions for older Australians.

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ATO, Superannuation

ATO to examine collectables

ATO lifestyle assets

The ATO will use its data matching powers to check if SMSFs are using high value assets for personal use in breach of the law.

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Superannuation

Illegal early access scheme promoter banned

Illegal early access

The Federal Court has imposed a two-pronged penalty on a woman found guilty of promoting and operating a scheme providing illegal early access to superannuation benefits.

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Direct Domestic Shares, Superannuation

Super could push ASX capacity

ASX capacity

The capacity of the Australian Securities Exchange could be seriously challenged by superannuation monies, according to analysis performed by a major accounting firm.

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Superannuation

Illegal early access promoter jailed

Illegal early access superannuation

The operator of a scheme providing illegal early access to superannuation benefits has been given a three-year jail sentence.

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