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Contributions, Superannuation

Super key concern for advisers

Superannuation is a key area of interest for advisers, with one network reporting a quarter of its technical inquiries have related to different facets of the subject.

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Administration, Compliance, Contributions

Active member contributions broader

Active member test Contribution Rollover

Trustees and practitioners must be aware the definition of contribution for the purpose of the active member test is broader than in other circumstances.

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Auditing, Contributions

Contribution mistakes more likely

SMSF auditors non-concessional contributions work test

Changing the non-concessional contribution regime to operate on an age-based criteria means more mistakes are probable and auditors will be less likely to be able to help rectify them.

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Contributions, Legislation, Superannuation

Use payday super to fix SG payments

Superannuation guarantee charge Payday super

The introduction of payday super would be an opportune time to address and repair problems with the current superannuation guarantee payment system.

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Compliance, Contributions, Legislation, Superannuation

Payday super needs new penalty regime

Superannuation guarantee Contributions SG Payday super IFPA

Government plans to align super contributions with salary payments should be accompanied by a progressive penalty system.

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Contributions, Retirement, Superannuation

SG working, but some may fall short

Superannuation guarantee contributions ASFA comfortable retirement standard

The superannuation guarantee will help many people reach a comfortable retirement, but some will have to work longer or save more to reach that standard.

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Contributions, Pensions, Superannuation

Commutation notice can be preconfigured

SMSF members can use a prepared notice to inform their fund that withdrawals from their pension will be treated as commutations, avoiding the risk they will be regarded as payments.

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Administration, Contributions, Management, SMSF

Closing an SMSF top of mind

SMSF wind-up

The winding up of an SMSF is an issue a significant number of financial advisers have inquired about during the September quarter.

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Contributions, SMSF, Tax

Settlement contributions given tax relief

$3 million tax exemption structured settlement contribution

SMSF trustees who receive a structured settlement contribution can take advantage of the fact that proposed $3 million soft cap will exempt these from its tax calculations.

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Accounting, Administration, Contributions, fraud, SMSF, SMSFA

Fraud raises compliance snags

SMSF fraud compliance contributions

The regulator’s stance regarding situations where benefits of a fund have been accessed via fraudulent activities remains a little unclear.

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