Mar 12, 2019 | Blog, Superannuation & SMSF
When you’re employed, your employer makes compulsory contributions to your superannuation. When you work for yourself as a sole trader, or you’re in a partnership, making super payments isn’t mandatory. But, it’s still an important thing to consider. Retirement...
Oct 17, 2018 | Blog, DLA Private Wealth, Superannuation & SMSF
Legislation has passed that will enable people aged 65 or over to make additional super contributions of up to $300,000 per person from the proceeds of the sale of their home from 1 July 2018. These are known as ‘downsizer contributions’ and they can be made on top of...
Jun 13, 2018 | Blog, Superannuation & SMSF
Are you worried about unpaid staff super and potential penalties? If the answer is yes, then the recently announced Amnesty from the tax office may be your chance to get back on track. On 24 May 2018 the Government announced a 12 month superannuation guarantee...
Apr 30, 2018 | Blog, Financial Management, Superannuation & SMSF
Two things first up: (1) If you want to (or have to) work past the age of 55, you need to read this article; or (2) If you know someone else who that applies to, please forward them this article or a link to it. They’ll thank you for it. There are now ways you can...
Apr 2, 2018 | Blog, David Buchanan, Superannuation & SMSF
by David Buchanan, Director My first article in this series drew attention to the fact that accountants must now be licensed to be able to provide advice about superannuation and SMSF. I also highlighted a second, and equally important, matter of the formal...
Mar 27, 2018 | Blog, David Buchanan, Superannuation & SMSF
by David Buchanan, Director The delivery of advice for superannuation and SMSF changed on 1 July 2016 when specific amendments to the FOFA (Future of Financial Advice) legislation came into effect. Prior to this time, accountants were permitted to provide advice in...
