(03) 9020 2905PORTFOLIO POINT: Don’t let your partner’s death destroy your SMSF’s property dreams. Death can be rather inconvenient, particularly if poorly timed. And I’m not talking about the impact on the … Read More Grim reaper threat to SMSF property
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A super time to split
PORTFOLIO POINT: Don’t take the chance this new legislation will fail to pass. You need to start splitting super contributions now. There has been a relatively small band of superannuation … Read More A super time to split
Beware the property hard sell. ASIC is watching
PORTFOLIO POINT: ASIC applies the blowtorch to SMSF property spruikers, with advisers and accountants also feeling the heat. Better late than never. Property spruikers be warned – the consumer watchdog … Read More Beware the property hard sell. ASIC is watching
Contributions capers: Another year, another change
PORTFOLIO POINT: I give up. If you know what’s happening with concessional contribution limits, email me. To quote comic legend Rowan Atkinson playing the pastor addressing his flock in 80s … Read More Contributions capers: Another year, another change
Busting the super reforms myths
PORTFOLIO POINT: Let’s bust a few myths about the real losers of last week’s high-end super tax grab. One week out from the new changes to super and the uncertainty … Read More Busting the super reforms myths
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SMSFs in Labor’s super sights
PORTFOLIO POINT: Sticky fingers reaching for the super pie again? If it’s true, they’re after YOU. You might not think you are “fabulously wealthy”. But what is that anyway? We … Read More SMSFs in Labor’s super sights
Understanding property investments in your SMSF
PORTFOLIO POINT: Question overload at this week’s Eureka Report SMSF property webcast. Here’s a collection that time didn’t allow us to get to The well of interest in property in … Read More Understanding property investments in your SMSF
Super pension shift can make tax sense
PORTFOLIO POINT: Considering how to protect recent gains? Some trustees might benefit from a shift to a super pension. Stock markets seem to be getting choppy, following a largely stellar … Read More Super pension shift can make tax sense
ATO upgrades its DIY super weaponry
PORTFOLIO POINT: New, and broader, penalties for naughty SMSF trustees arrive on July 1. Why is this a good thing Who’s been a naughty boy then? The arsenal available to … Read More ATO upgrades its DIY super weaponry