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When planning the transfer of superannuation benefits within a Self-Managed Super Fund (SMSF), one of the most common questions advisers and accountants encounter is:Should a member rely on a Reversionary Pension or a Binding Death Benefit Nomination (BDBN)?Both mechanisms play an important r ...
 What Is Payday Super?Under the new system, employers will be required to pay super contributions at the same time as salary and wages, rather than quarterly.What’s changing:Current: Super paid every quarterNew: Super paid e ...
The Transfer Balance Cap (TBC) limits how much superannuation you can transfer into tax-free retirement phase pensions over your lifetime. Your personal TBC is individually tracked by the ATO through your Transfer Balance Account (TBA) and is based on your highest ever retirement-phase balance, not ...
Self-Managed Super Funds (SMSFs) have officially entered the digital asset era. With regulators tightening the screws and trustees embracing crypto as a legitimate investment class, 2026 has become the year of serious governance.If your SMSF is diving into Bitcoin, Ethereum, or any other digital ass ...
Borrowing inside an SMSF isn’t just a loan transaction — it’s a strategic move that can shape a member’s long-term retirement outcomes. And long before the loan application is lodged, advisers play an essential role in making sure the strategy stacks up.A successful SMSF borrowing strateg ...
When it comes to managing retirement savings, strategies that reduce the taxable component of superannuation benefits can make a significant difference. One such approach is the withdrawal and recontribution strategy, which aims to convert taxable components into tax-free components within your supe ...
Gold has always been a safe-haven asset during market volatility. For Self-Managed Super Fund (SMSF) trustees, it’s an attractive way to diversify retirement savings. But here’s the question:The short answer: Yes.However, SMSF gold investment comes with strict ATO compliance rules—especially a ...
Watch with SMSF
As interest in high-end physical assets grows, many trustees and advisers are asking: Can a Self-Managed Super Fund (SMSF) own luxury watches or wearable collectables like jewellery? The short answer is yes, but only if you strictly follow the superannuation rules.These rules are designed to ensure ...
SMSF property valuations for trustees in Australia – ATO compliance
For trustees of a Self-Managed Super Fund (SMSF), accurate property valuations are more than just numbers — they’re a key part of compliance, strategy, and long-term success. With the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) tightening requirements, SMSF property valuations have become more important th ...
Division 296 super tax paperwork and SMSF planning
Australia’s superannuation system is undergoing a major transformation with the introduction of Division 296 tax, often referred to as the $3 million super tax. Targeting individuals with high super balances, this tax has sparked intense debate—particularly among Self-Managed Super Fund (SMSF) t ...
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