Super
CategoryFirst Home Super Saver Scheme
The First Home Super Saver (FHSS) is a scheme that enables Australians to save for their first home inside their superannuation fund. The ..
Claiming personal super contributions deductions
More taxpayers can now claim a personal super contributions deductions this tax time due to the removal of the 10 per cent maximum earning..
How the new super measures will apply to SMSFs
The Government has introduced new measures to allow SMSF members to access their super for their first home or make contributions to their..
Budget 2018: living longer
The Government is introducing a series of new measures designed to help Australians keep a greater portion of their superannuation savings..
Upcoming deadline for SMSF 2016-17 returns
Self managed super fund (SMSF) trustees are reminded that the deadline for their 2016-17 annual return is fast approaching.
The extended d..
Topping up your super with downsizer payments
Due to new super measures introduced by the Government, Australians will now be able to contribute part of the proceeds of the sale of the..
How to catch out an illegal super scheme
When a super scheme seems too good to be true, it often is. Many illegal super schemes are operating in Australia, so it is crucial to und..
Staying ‘super’ compliant
Employers have a legal responsibility to pay eligible employees superannuation to provide for their retirement. And although most employer..
ATO alerts issued for unclaimed super
The Australian Tax Office (ATO) will be contacting 80,000 individuals, starting this week, to alert them of unclaimed super.
An email camp..
Non-arm’s length income from trusts and SMSFs
The ATO is reminding self-managed super funds (SMSFs) of the rules regarding non-arm’s length income from trusts.
The non-arm’s length inc..