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Additional tax issues for NSW properties

March 2, 2015

SMSFs with property investments in New South Wales face the additional liability of land tax. Michael Hallinan provides an insight into the intricacies of this levy.

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Research

Australian property market overview – February 2015

February 15, 2015

Ben Anderson

Ben Anderson provides an update on the current status of the domestic residential property market.

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Investing

A world of opportunity exists offshore

February 15, 2015

Ashley Pittard

Domestic equities have served SMSF investors well in recent times, but as Ashley Pittard reports, all factors are pointing towards a greater allocation to overseas markets.

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Investing

Healthier portfolios through use of ETF

February 15, 2015

Amanda Skelly

As the domestic exchange-traded fund market gains depth, Amanda Skelly takes us through how their use in portfolio construction is also evolving

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Investing

Temporary incapacity peace of mind

February 5, 2015

Daniel Butler

SMSFs can provide much-needed monetary relief for individuals suffering temporary incapacity, writes Daniel Butler.

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Compliance

How far is arm’s length?

February 3, 2015

Graeme Colley

Recent ATO rulings have seen income from assets acquired under a related-party loan treated as non-arm’s length. Graeme Colley discusses the future implications for SMSFs.

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Compliance

Looking at the bigger picture

February 3, 2015

David Lane

Accountants considering the future servicing of their SMSF clients need to look further than just licensing. David Lane examines another critical factor in the mix.

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Strategy

Moulding the investment strategy: Part two

February 3, 2015

Grant Abbott

All SMSFs are required by law to formulate and adhere to an investment strategy. In the second instalment of this two-part feature, Grant Abbott details the remaining components, both legislative and otherwise, to take into account when creating this critical element of an SMSF.

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Strategy

Tax considerations and pension assets

February 3, 2015

Tim Miller

Decisions regarding pensions and the assets supporting them can have significant capital gains tax implications, writes Tim Miller.

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Investing

Global economic scene spells time for investment review

February 3, 2015

Joel Beebe

Market volatility is forecast to be higher in 2015. With this in mind, Joel Beebe suggests SMSF investors should revisit their portfolio as strategies that have worked in the past may no longer be viable.

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