SUMMARY: Coalition wavers, dumping $500k after-tax cap. But not without creating a few new superannuation victims. Treasurer Scott Morrison has caved to pressure from his backbench on the $500,000 non-concessional … Read More Morrison’s super changes still have victims
Category Archives: SMSFs
Busting the $1.6m super cap. Here’s what to do
SUMMARY: The $1.6 million transfer-to-pension cap … what you need to start considering now. So, you’re going to bust the cap. You’ve got … Read More Busting the $1.6m super cap. Here’s what to do
Is the end nigh for super recontributions?
SUMMARY: Recontribution strategy users the real victims of retrospective $500k non-concessional contribution limit. The final hard sell on the government’s proposed superannuation overhaul started on Monday in Canberra. Politicians started … Read More Is the end nigh for super recontributions?
Morrison’s struggles may spur super changes
SUMMARY: Canberra’s super pressure cooker is leaking – and agreement to lift the NCC limit could seal the deal. Treasurer Scott Morrison is on a mini-roadshow, selling his proposed … Read More Morrison’s struggles may spur super changes
My answers to your burning super questions
SUMMARY: The unanswered questions! Here are my responses to the questions we didn’t get to in the inaugural Adviser Q&A. Thanks very much for the great response to the inaugural … Read More My answers to your burning super questions
It’s time to make some super decisions
SUMMARY: The superannuation changes can’t sit on the political backburner. Decisions, or deals, need to be done now. I’m thinking of buying Treasurer Scott Morrison a new t-shirt. It … Read More It’s time to make some super decisions
How did your SMSF perform in FY16?
SUMMARY: How did you fare as a SMSF investment manager in FY16? To prove your worth, the number you needed to beat … was 5.05%. A positive return in your … Read More How did your SMSF perform in FY16?
Super ‘reform’ story has more to play
SUMMARY: Hold off on non-concessional contributions for now. The “agreed” changes are far from a done deal. The dust hasn’t settled. And the horse-trading certainly has only just begun. In … Read More Super ‘reform’ story has more to play
Preparing your super for the election
SUMMARY: Labor dumps opposition to Coalition’s big-bang superannuation changes, admitting it will adopt them. It’s official: You need to start preparing for an … Read More Preparing your super for the election
Transition to retirement pensions: not dead yet
SUMMARY: The reports of the death of TTR have been exaggerated. Still a worthwhile strategy, even if a little less effective. For many, it was almost too good to be … Read More Transition to retirement pensions: not dead yet