SUMMARY: SMSFs like franked dividends. And as a result, they pay more tax, not less, than regular super funds. The DIY super army is under fire again. Now the claim … Read More The franking credit fallacy
Tag Archives: Accumulation funds
Rice Warner urges rethink on super pensions structure
SUMMARY: Rice Warner proposes a copy of SMSF pension investment strategies in middle of a super ideas fest. I think these chartered accountants mob might have a point. Perhaps it’s … Read More Rice Warner urges rethink on super pensions structure
Taking stock of in-specie transfers
SUMMARY: Time to start considering some tax planning after another good run for shares. So let’s revisit in-specie transfers to your SMSF. There was a time, fairly recently, when SMSFs … Read More Taking stock of in-specie transfers
Secret lessons from DIY funds
SUMMARY: Taking SMSFs seriously – now fund managers and stock brokers want to know how we think so they can second guess us. Yes, self-managed super funds are a force … Read More Secret lessons from DIY funds
SMSFs become a distorting force
SUMMARY: The power wielded by Australia’s SMSF sector is growing. Will we use that power wisely, or just in individual self-interest? When it comes to throwing its weight around, there … Read More SMSFs become a distorting force
Getting your SMSF 2014 ready
SUMMARY: Here are nine steps to get your SMSF ready for whatever’s ahead in 2014. In life, you can look forward or you can look back. But it usually pays … Read More Getting your SMSF 2014 ready
Is property best inside a SMSF?
SUMMARY: You’re ready to buy an investment property. But inside or outside a SMSF? Here’s what you need to weigh up. It’s a parent’s lot to put their children’s interests … Read More Is property best inside a SMSF?
Making death less taxing for your kids
SUMMARY: Do you want to make it tax-free for the next generation? A recontribution strategy requires some forward planning. We all know and love super as this great income stream … Read More Making death less taxing for your kids
SMSFs still ahead
SUMMARY: The future of super under an Abbott Government is being unveiled – slowly, but surely. And SMSFs will be relative winners. What is said before an election, whether promises … Read More SMSFs still ahead
The biggest super question of all
SUMMARY: How much super should I have now for someone my age? Here’s a starting point – by 50, you should have 3.5 times your current salary. “I’m X years … Read More The biggest super question of all