Articles by Darin Tyson-Chan

Pensions, Tax

New tax to impact pension strategies

super tax pension

Pension strategies dealing with a member’s death could be impacted by the proposed additional tax on super balances above $3 million.

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Superannuation, Tax

Balance equalisation appeal to rise

balance equalisation strategies

Equalisation strategies may increase in their appeal as a method to counter the proposed new tax on member balances above $3 million.

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SMSF

New SMSFs favour fewer members

New SMSFs members

Current statistics have revealed funds servicing fewer members have the most appeal for individuals looking to establish an SMSF.

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Investments

Franked dividend policy misses target

franking credits

The government policy to prevent company share buybacks from including franked dividends will not impact the parties Treasury has targeted.

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SMSF, Tax

Soft cap has member death impact

SMSF member death

The proposed 30 per cent tax on super balances above $3 million would continue to have an effect even after an SMSF member passes away.

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ASIC, Auditing

More ASIC auditor fee action needed

SMSF auditors fee

The fee auditors are charged for cancelling their ASIC registration is set to be reduced, but the SMSF Association wants more to be done.

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Contributions, Superannuation

Stopping TBC indexation a bold move

indexation general TBC

Preventing the indexation of the general TBC would be considered a very bold government initiative and contrary to the intent of the original policy.

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Investments

SMSF share trading down in 2022

SMSF share trading

SMSF trustees took a more cautious approach to their 2022 share trading activity in response to more difficult pervading market conditions.

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Superannuation, Tax

Immediate super exits not needed

superannuation tax exit

Immediate withdrawal of monies from SMSFs to ensure member balances are below $3 million to avoid the proposed new tax is unnecessary.

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financial advice, Investments

SMSF share traders favour advice

SMSF share advice

SMSF trustees receiving professional advice dominated the newly created accounts with share trading platform Ausiex in 2022.

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