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COVID-19 and Your Super
August 27th, 2020The impact of COVID-19 has been vast and complex – and super, particularly Self-Managed Superannuation, is no exception. As the government continues to bring in and tweak economic stimulus measures to help people and businesses keep their heads above water, some changes have been made to SMSFs and what funds are allowed to do duringread more
Superannuation Guarantee Amnesty – Deadline Coming Soon!
August 25th, 2020Given everything that’s happened in 2020, you’ll be forgiven for forgetting a couple of things here and there. One thing you won’t want to miss, especially if you have outstanding Superannuation Guarantee (SG) obligations, is the ATO’s Amnesty, which ends on the 7th September 2020. Superannuation Guarantee Amnesty: The Details The SG Amnesty has featuredread more
The Return of the Superannuation Guarantee (SG) Amnesty
March 26th, 2020As we’ve outlined in a previous article, the government’s Superannuation Guarantee (SG) Amnesty was initially introduced in 2018. The SG amnesty has now been resurrected, and employers are once again being afforded the opportunity to rectify SG issues. So - what should you do if you think you have outstanding contributions owing? The SG Amnestyread more
The Importance of a Will and Binding Nomination in your SMSF
January 10th, 2020When it comes down to it, the morbid nature of estate planning can often lead to people burying their heads in the sand. It is far easier to simply avoid having to make decisions that surround your death, or the death of a loved one, rather than face up to it. However, the importance ofread more
Your Superannuation: How might a change in government impact your nest egg?
February 6th, 2019The next federal election is just around the corner, and if the opinion polls are anything to go by, it seems as if we’ll have a Labor government in power by May. With that in mind, let’s have a look at Labor’s proposed amendments to superannuation laws in the upcoming financial year. Non-concessional (after-tax) contributionsread more
Owning a commercial property with your SMSF
November 1st, 2018Ever thought about investing in property using your super? Transferring commercial property into superannuation is commonplace – and has been for many years – and the benefits of owning property in superannuation can be significant. In order to understand the real-word application of owning property in your super, consider the following example. In this situation,read more
In The Media – Ian Gath’s Interview with Jenny Seaton
August 22nd, 2018Recently, McKinley Plowman's Head of Superannuation and Audit Ian Gath made another appearance in the media, this time having a chat with Jenny Seaton on Curtin FM's "Afternoons" show. In the interview he discusses the importance of drafting a comprehensive will, estate planning and other asset protection issues in situations of re-marriage (particularly after retirement).read more
Interdependent Relationships in Estate Planning
July 31st, 2018Protecting family estates from hefty tax bills can be challenging, however there are little known concessions that can save beneficiaries tens of thousands of dollars in liability. Many people make the mistake of not fully accounting for the relationship between superannuation and estate planning when drafting their wills. Estates with large payments from a superannuationread more
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