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What is a reversionary pension?
There is a little known rule that can have huge implications for self-managed superannuation funds (SMSFs), particularly when it comes to reversionary pensions. This paper provides the crucial 'must ...
SMSFs and rent relief due to COVID-19
SMSFs that own property are facing the prospect of tenants falling behind in their rent payments and their other obligations under the lease due to the economic stress arising from COVID-19. Australian ... SMSFs ...
The new ipso facto regime and SMSFs
The new law pertaining to 'ipso facto' clauses came into operation on 1 July 2018. This article highlights the relevance of the new law for SMSFs. Note that the law in this area is complex and ... The ...
What disqualifies you from having an SMSF?
This article covers the main ways a person becomes a disqualified person, the consequences of disqualification and the options available to those who are disqualified. (We refer to a trustee in this ...
Is an alternate director for an SMSF better than a successor director?
We compare the option of a director nominating an alternate director in contrast to nominating a successor director in a self-managed superannuation fund ('SMSF') context to determine which is better. We ...
The sole purpose test substantially clarified by the Full Federal Court
A recent unanimous decision of the Full Federal Court represents a major win for SMSFs and taxpayers on the topic of the sole purpose test. This decision overturns the primary judge's decision at first ... A ...
Proposed superannuation guarantee amnesty raises opportunities and risks
On 24 May 2018, the Government announced a 12 month superannuation guarantee (SG) amnesty that proposes to give employers an opportunity to rectify past SG non-compliance without penalty. If the Treasury ... On ...
How will downsizer contributions and the First Home Super Saver Scheme work for SMSFs?
The Treasury Laws Amendment (Reducing Pressure On Housing Affordability Measures No. 1) Act 2017 (Cth), which introduces downsizer contributions and the First Home Super Saver Scheme, received royal ...
$1.6M balance cap: more tax on death benefits
The proposed $1.6 million superannuation balance cap will, if introduced, result in substantial changes from 1 July 2017 and is likely to generate significantly more tax on the payment of death benefits. The ...
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