Division 296: Criticism & SMSF Stressors Regarding the $3million Super Tax
With the Bill set to be introduced to the Lower House this week, it looks as though Division 296 legislation is set to be enacted by July 1 next year, despite concerns from Industry. The proposed “$3 million supertax” will impact less than 1% of Australians with a superannuation account in the 2025/26 financial year, […]
Changes to Superannuation Announced in the 2024-2025 Federal Budget
The delivery of the 2024-2025 Federal budget announcement included a number of changes to the superannuation system, but none were unexpected. The main theme of the changes in relation to superannuation is enhancing retirement savings to allow individuals a more dignified retirement. The key superannuation changes included in the budget include the following. It […]
A State of the SMSF Market for Financial Advisers
Self-Managed Super Funds (SMSFs) continue to surge in popularity and value, representing a significant opportunity for advisers and accountants. In fact, in the last five years, an average of 24,000 SMSFs were established each month, with higher average starting balances and younger trustees than ever before. In the meantime, the number of registered advisers and […]
