Excess Superannuation Contributions
21 September, 2018
Understand how much you can contribute to your self-managed superannuation fund.
Read MoreTBAR Requirements & Deadlines Explained
16 September, 2018
A summary of TBAR events that need to be reported and in what time frame.
Read MoreTechnology in the SMSF Environment
10 September, 2018
Find out how managing your SMSF with cloud technology means more efficient and effective accounting.
Read MoreThe Complexity of Government Legislations & Superannuation
1 June, 2018
Continuously altering legislation complicates it and creates uncertainty on how it should be applied.
Read MoreHigh Income Earners, Superannuation & Division 293 Tax
28 May, 2018
Division 293 Tax aims to create fairer tax concessions between high and low income earners on super contributions.
Read MoreSuperannuation – How much can you contribute in 2018?
21 May, 2018
Before you top up your super, make sure you understand the current rules and applicable contribution caps that apply prior to 30 June 2018.
Read MoreNew SMSF Reporting Requirements
14 May, 2018
New reporting requirements for SMSFs start from 1 July 2018. Here I go through the details of these reporting changes.
Read MoreSMSFs – Impacts from the Federal Budget
13 May, 2018
There are some important reforms proposed by the Federal Government that will have an impact on SMSFs.
Read MoreDeath, taxes and… ‘unintended consequences’
2 October, 2017
Recent super reforms have lead to an indirect inheritance tax.
Read MoreThe Importance of Considering Superannuation within Estate Plans
18 September, 2017
In estate plans those in control of super should be consistent in the Will.
Read MoreProtecting your Superannuation Benefits for Future Generations
11 September, 2017
A Binding Death Benefit Nomination can provide certainty and protection to super benefits.
Read MoreBuying a Commercial Property in a SMSF
26 June, 2017
A common question I get asked is “can I buy a commercial property in my self-managed superannuation fund?” This is…
Read MoreSuperannuation Reforms – Key Questions To Consider Now
25 May, 2017
The most extensive changes to Australia’s superannuation system in 10 years will come into effect from 1 July 2017. As…
Read MoreChanges to Superannuation Contribution Caps
18 May, 2017
The two most common types of superannuation contributions made by members to their superannuation fund are known as concessional and…
Read MorePlanning Ahead – Superannuation Contributions Caps
20 February, 2017
It is vital that the upcoming changes to Superannuation contributions caps are understood and considered well in advance of 30 June 2017.
Read MoreSMSF Investment Rules – What is Business Real Property?
30 January, 2017
A number of rules apply to limit the nature and type of investment that an SMSF is permitted to make. Business Real Property is one of the rule exceptions.
Read MorePassed Government Super Reforms – What You Need To Know
13 December, 2016
The Government's Superannuation Reforms were passed on 23 November 2016, with changes taking effect from 1 July 2017. Find out what changes will affect you.
Read MoreLatest Government Superannuation Amendments
19 September, 2016
Last Thursday, the Government publicised the following proposed amendments to the superannuation changes announced in the 2016-17 Budget. Non Concessional Contributions…
Read MoreSMSFs – Corporate vs Individual Trustees
15 August, 2016
Self-Managed Super Funds (SMSFs) give members more control over their superannuation. They can be a great vehicle for building and…
Read MoreAdvantages and risks of Limited Recourse Borrowing Arrangements
25 July, 2016
Self-Managed Superannuation Fund (SMSF) borrowing arrangements and investment rules and regulations are complex. Before jumping in, BLG Business Advisers recommend…
Read MoreChanging financial planning licencing laws
13 June, 2016
The ‘accountants’ exemption’ that currently permits a recognised accountant to recommend the establishment or winding up of a Self Managed Superannuation Fund (SMSF) without being licenced under the AFS licencing regime will be removed from 1 July 2016.
Read MoreSuper, the Budget and YOU!
6 June, 2016
Understanding the recent federal budget and its potential impact on individual financial affairs is challenging and certainly doesn’t happen overnight.…
Read MoreDoes the budget affect you?
11 May, 2016
With a double dissolution election on the way, and one of the longest election leads up in Australian history, it’s…
Read MoreSuperStream deadline 30 June 2016 – are you compliant
4 May, 2016
With the SuperStream deadline of 30 June 2016 rapidly approaching, ATO Deputy Commissioner James O’Halloran says now is the time…
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