ATO issues further guidance on related party borrowing (LRBAs)
On issuance of the Practical Guidance in June this year for related party borrowings, the ATO acknowledged that further information was needed. Recently, the ATO released Tax Determination 2016/16...
View ArticleWhat are the average costs of running an SMSF?
The perceived high costs involved with running your own fund can sometimes be the determinant factor for many people, especially when considering if having an SMSF is right for them.... The post What...
View ArticleCan an SMSF have a ‘pot of gold’ as an investment?
Whether it’s for diversifying the investment pool or even for the trustees fearing the next financial ‘doomsday’ event, a common question we get asked at Superfund Partners is “can an... The post Can...
View ArticleEngaging our ‘creative side’…or so we thought!
Finance related professionals are often described as analytical, detail focused and often good with numbers. Historically, people assume this is because their brain is geared more towards using the...
View ArticleThe Issue of Offshoring Results 2017 – What do our clients think?
A few months ago, we reached out and asked our clients to share their view on offshoring and how it influences their decision to work with professional services businesses like ours. We... The post The...
View ArticleBitcoin and crypto-currency investment in an SMSF
The recent surge in the price of Bitcoin has many investors seriously looking at SMSF cryptocurrency as a part of their self-managed super fund investment portfolio. So, can an SMSF... The post Bitcoin...
View ArticleDownsizing into Retirement
The downsizer contribution initiative is due to come into effect on the 1 July 2018. Late last year the Government passed its policy which allows super fund members over the... The post Downsizing into...
View ArticleContributing the sale of your home into Superannuation
In the May 2017 budget, the Government announced that from 1 July 2018, older Australians could contribute up $300,000 each (per couple) from the sale of their family home into... The post Contributing...
View ArticleHow to invest in US shares and ETFs directly via an SMSF
Self-managed super funds have often been criticised for lacking diversification when it comes to their investments, specifically that SMSFs have too much in Australian shares and cash and not enough......
View ArticleHow much super do I need in retirement, and how can I boost my super balance?
Knowing how much you need in retirement is more about knowing what kind of lifestyle you desire when you have retired, or, transitioning to retirement. According to the ASFA Retirement... The post How...
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