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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
In The Media – Ian Gath hits the airwaves on Michael Worthington’s show “In Conversation”
July 11th, 2018Recently, our resident Superannuation Specialist Ian Gath was the special guest on Michael Worthington's "In Conversation" program. He discusses the current Superannuation landscape, Estate Planning, investment portfolios, and how his passion for Superannuation and Estate Planning has helped him establish himself as a leading professional in the field. Enjoy! https://youtu.be/t9ehcOC1E1w read more
Super Guarantee Amnesty – What does it mean for your business?
June 18th, 2018Do you think you may have outstanding Superannuation contributions owing on behalf of your employees? If so, read on – you may well have a chance to rectify the issues whilst avoiding late payment penalties. What are the details? The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) has estimated that $2.85 billion is currently owed in late orread more
First Home Buyers’ Super Deposit Opportunity
March 21st, 2018A major roadblock for people trying to get into their first home is saving up a sizeable deposit, however legislation has recently passed that will enable eligible first home buyers to save for their deposit through the First Home Super Saver Scheme (FHSSS). The scheme aims to help participants accumulate a larger deposit when comparedread more
Super Downsizer Contributions
February 20th, 2018Wouldn’t we all like to have more in our superannuation fund when it comes time to retire? Making extra contributions is one way to do that, however doing so is not always easy and it can see our extra savings locked away for a number of years until retirement. How then, are we able toread more
Upcoming Audit Focus Areas for the ATO
January 15th, 2018When it comes to industries or areas of particular interest, The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) is relatively transparent about changes or increases in audit activity. Similarly, the media tends to have its finger on the button to report any news of this sort to the public. There are a few key areas which can expectread more
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