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What is an Investment Strategy ?
SMSF’s are required to have an investment strategy however it’s probably fair to say that...
What payments are included in the SG regime ?
A QUICK OVERVIEW Basically SG payments are made on Ordinary Time Earnings (OTE) – just...
Limited Recourse Borrowing Arrangements ATO Safe Harbour Terms
Limited recourse borrowing arrangements (LRBA) ATO Safe Harbour Terms (if you or a related entity...
Trust Deeds
Trust Deeds I recently went to an SMSF Seminar where trust deeds were discussed and...
Budget Changes to Superannuation
If you are feeling a little battered and bruised from the announced changes in the...
Confused over the proposed new $1.6 million dollar pension cap?
The government has proposed that an individual may only have a balance of $1.6 million...
BINDING DEATH NOMINATIONS
[kkstarratings] Some people think that their ‘Will’ will cover everything. Many people may be surprised...
SUPERANNUATION NON CONCESSIONAL BRING-FORWARD RULE
Superannuation NON CONCESSIONAL BRING-FORWARD RULE How does the non concessional bring forward rule work? The...
ARE YOU READY FOR SUPERSTREAM?
ARE YOU READY FOR SUPERSTREAM? Every time the ATO brings in a new measure of...
INDUSTRY SUPER VS FINANCIAL ADVISER
Industry super versus  financial adviser. Oooooh we just said a swear word – “financial adviser”. ...
TRAPS TO AVOID WHEN INVESTING THROUGH YOUR SMSF
SMSF traps TRAPS TO AVOID WHEN INVESTING THROUGH YOUR SMSF It is no surprise that...
3 TIPS FOR SUPERANNUATION BEFORE THE END OF THE FINANCIAL YEAR
SUPERANNUATION TIPS It seems like it was just yesterday when we where wishing everyone a...

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Key Dates – June 2025
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Planning for EOFY 2024-25
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2025 Federal Election: Key tax changes under Labor’s second term
The Australian Labor Party has declared victory in the 2025 Federal Election, establishing a second...
Sustainability reporting: ASIC urges SMEs to brace for impact
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Key Dates: May 2025
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Understanding business structures: tax, liability and asset protection
Your chosen business structure has massive implications for your tax liability, asset protection and cost....