Superannuation

The Power of Franking Credits in Super

How good are Franking Credits in a Super Fund? Surely Franking Credits in Pensions are NOT fully refundable?

Good News for SMSF Borrowing - API Article

It’s been a tumultuous 12 months in the world of self-managed superannuation funds (SMSF) limited recourse borrowing arrangements, ever since the Financial System Inquiry (FSI) released its report in December 2014. There’s been a lot of speculation about what the government’s response would be and we finally found out… and it’s good news!

The Future for SMSF Borrowing - API Article

Self Managed Superannuation Funds (SMSFs) have been able to borrow to fund investment property purchases using limited recourse borrowing arrangements since 2007 and this has been a great strategy for investors to increase their property portfolio.

The ability to save up to 34 per cent income tax while paying off loan principal and to have your super fund assets free from capital gains tax .....

Good news for over 60's

Legislation has recently been passed to increase the Concessional Superannuation Contribution cap for workers over 60 from $25,000 to $35,000.

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New super guarantee laws make directors liable

Company directors need to be aware that the Australian Government have brought in new laws now making directors personally liable for their company’s unpaid guarantee charge.

Companies have two weeks to ensure their super guarantee obligations are up-to-date for the June quarter or .....

Do you know how your super is performing?

Far more men know their super balance to the nearest $1000, says CoreData, than do women - 35 per cent versus 19 per cent.

Superannuation Contributions Check

Now is the perfect time to check your superannuation contributions before June 30.