Every dollar you claim in investment property deductions translates to real dollar savings, and they add up quickly, says Eddie Chung, a property tax specialist and partner at accounting and business advisory firm BDO Brisbane. When it comes to maximising investment returns, he says there are...
The government has announced it will remove a loophole from legislation that allows unscrupulous employers to use their employee’s salary sacrifice contributions to pay their Superannuation Guarantee obligations
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With the winter season upon us, a number of property investors may be thinking of doing nothing more than curling up under a rug in front of a wood fire with a good cup of coffee.
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The Actuaries Institute has addressed the ATO with significant concerns about a recent interpretation related to exempt current pension income (ECPI), fearing many SMSFs will make incorrect claims as a result.
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The Federal Government's modified Superannuation reforms will apply from 1 July 2017. Here are five points you need to consider before month end. 1. Review Your Contributions This is the last financial year that you will be the able to use the higher contributions limits before the change....
Warning about SMSF compliance and the ATO.
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ATO guidance released yesterday has provided peace of mind for SMSFs receiving death benefit pensions in excess of $1.6 million, with the guidelines applauded by those in the SMSF industry.
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In the coming weeks, the ATO will be distributing letters and guidance notes designed to help practitioners explain issues relating to the superannuation reforms to clients, says a technical expert.
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Let’s take a look at a practical example of how the new capital gains tax relief will operate for pension assets.
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He is also an accomplished presenter and educator
Co-authoring the popular investment book, Property vs Shares.