Super

23 September, 2020
Splitting your SMSF assets during divorce

Splitting your SMSF assets during divorce

Running an SMSF under regular circumstances comes with enough compliance obligations as it is. Adding divorce or separation into the equation can raise even more legal […]
10 September, 2020
Avoiding SMSF disputes

Avoiding SMSF disputes

One of the benefits of SMSFs is the amount of control you have from managing it yourself. However, self-management can leave room for disputes among related […]
3 September, 2020
Why excess super contributions can be expensive

Why excess super contributions can be expensive

A great way to grow your retirement savings is by making regular contributions to your super fund. However, there are limits to extra contributions which when […]
28 August, 2020
What to do before consolidating your super

What to do before consolidating your super

The ATO reported that 45% of working Australians were not aware that they had multiple super accounts in 2016. Having multiple super accounts is particularly common […]
20 August, 2020
Appointing an SMSF auditor

Appointing an SMSF auditor

Self-managed super fund (SMSF) trustees are required to appoint an ATO-approved SMSF auditor no later than 45 days before lodging their SMSF annual return. An SMSF […]
13 August, 2020
Using your SMSF to buy property

Using your SMSF to buy property

Using SMSFs to buy property has become increasingly popular among Australians in recent years, particularly since it became possible for SMSFs to borrow money to fund […]
6 August, 2020
Picking the right default fund

Picking the right default fund

Business owners might be required to select a default fund for employees when they do not want to nominate their own superannuation funds. Funds should meet […]
30 July, 2020
Avoiding SMSF disputes

Avoiding SMSF disputes

Self-managed super funds (SMSF) can be vulnerable to disputes, especially when family members are involved. SMSF disputes may be caused by a number of reasons such […]
23 July, 2020
What are the circumstances for early access to super

What are the circumstances for early access to super?

Early access to your superannuation is permitted under a few limited circumstances outlined by the ATO. In the case that you are experiencing financial struggle and […]