SMSFs with collectables need to read the fine print
Got art, jewellery or cars in your collection? Watch out how they’re insured, where you store them and who uses them.The rules around the holding
Super contribution and pension caps set to increase
For the first time in five years, the super contribution and pension caps are set to increase. Thanks to inflation and indexation, the cap on
Downsizer contribution conditions clarified
SMSF members planning to make a downsizer contribution from the sale of their home will not be restricted as to the source of those funds
Running an SMSF is far from set and forget
The decision to set up an SMSF should not be taken lightly. Although it puts SMSF trustees on a journey towards financial self-funding in retirement,
SMSFs looking to ride the crypto wave
Growing interest in cryptocurrency investment in Australia has spread to the SMSF sector, with funds drawn to the appeal of capital gains and the opportunity
Deeper, specialised processes required to fully measure SMSF operating cost
Understanding the complete picture of the operating expenses of an SMSF will require research to dig deeper, as limitations can be seen due to the
Six-member fund ideal asset holding structure
The federal government has promoted six-member funds as a retirement income planning tool for families, but this overlooks the investment and borrowing opportunities they can
Pandemic puts investors in charge
In the three months to September 30 last year, the number of self managed superannuation funds increased 5530 as 5607 people decided they wanted to
