by kirstyb | Apr 1, 2025 | ATO, Business, Government Legislation, Superannuation, Tax & Accounting
With a federal election set for 3 May 2025, there are many issues we all need to consider including interest rates, cost of living, immigration numbers and the future direction of the country. Two other key issues to be aware of are the controversial removal of GIC...
by kirstyb | Mar 17, 2025 | Superannuation
The Government has announced its intention to introduce mandatory standards for large superannuation funds to, amongst other things, deliver timely and compassionate handling of death benefits. When you die, your super does not automatically form part of your estate...
by kirstyb | Mar 3, 2025 | Superannuation
The amount of money that can be transferred to a tax-free retirement super account will increase to $2m on 1 July 2025. The transfer balance cap – the amount that can be transferred to a tax-free retirement account – is indexed to the Consumer Price Index (CPI)...
by kirstyb | Feb 10, 2025 | SMSF, Superannuation
Superannuation – what lies ahead in 2025? There are certainly a few big-ticket items causing quite a stir in the world of Superannuation. $3m Super Cap – Division 296 Fortunately, the proposals around the Division 296 “$3m super cap” didn’t get passed...
by kirstyb | Nov 25, 2024 | Superannuation
If you are aged 55 years or older, the downsizer contribution rules enable you to contribute up to $300,000 from the proceeds of the sale of your home to your superannuation fund (eligibility criteria applies). In 2023-24, over 57% of people making a ‘downsizer’...
