Those of you with an SMSF where at least one member has a balance of more than $1m, need to be aware that there are several events that now need to be reported to the ATO in real time – ie not after the end of the year when we are preparing your tax returns.… Read More SMSF real time reporting
The last week has seen a drop in the markets which can be a testing time for the uneducated investor. The temptation is to sell as markets fall (as it’s all a bit scary), and conversely to buy when markets are going up (as everyone else is doing it and it feels good). However selling… Read More Don’t be a lemming
SMSFs are a great tool for creating wealth in a tax effective environment and, because of the self managed bit, enabling you to have total control over your investments. However, SMSFs also come with lots of rules that need to be followed, with failure to do so potentially resulting in massive penalties. Make an administrative… Read More How old is too old for an SMSF
Don’t forget that if you have employees you need to give them a PAYG summary for the year by the 14 July & report to the ATO. These should be prepared after the June payroll has been run. The ATO may have already sent you paper forms (they are pink) to complete which you can… Read More PAYG Summaries
Another year, another budget and another raft of changes. Remembering that nothing is legislated, and it may all change and be tweeked as it goes through parliament, here is a brief synopsis of the main points of interest. Most of the changes this year are fairly minor, with lots working to eliminate the cash economy and get everyone paying… Read More Budget Update
Will the new Downsizing Super Contribution help ?… Read More Downsize your Parents
To try to avoid having to live on baked beans in retirement, we need to ensure that you are putting a fair amount of your current earnings away. 20% of your gross income every year for your working life is the (slightly scary) rule of thumb. This is generally done by a combination of 9.5%… Read More Catch Up Concessionals NEW
