News : Pensions

Compliance, Contributions, Pensions

Caps only barrier to pension

Non-concessional contribution Pension Total superannuation balance Contribution cap

A contribution being succeeded by a pension in short order is allowable with the only barrier to the former being the relevant caps that may apply.

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Death benefits, Pensions, SMSF, Tax

Div 296 reversionary pension trap

Division 296 Tax SMSF Reversionary pension Non-reversionary pension Death benefit pension

Superannuants with reversionary pensions may be unwittingly captured by the proposed Division 296 tax a year earlier than necessary.

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ATO, Auditing, Compliance, Pensions

Beware of TRIS illegal access at audit

TRIS Illegal early access Pension ATO SMSF auditors

SMSF auditors have been warned trustees may be using a transition-to-retirement income stream to illegally access their superannuation entitlements.

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Legislation, Pensions, Tax

$3m cap non-indexation will create confusion

Indexation Division 296 tax Total superannuation balance Transfer balance cap

As the proposed Division 296 tax will not be subject to indexation, the $3 million cap will likely be surpassed by other superannuation thresholds that are indexed.

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Pensions, Superannuation, Tax

MLP valuations under Div 296 still unclear

Market-linked pensions Defined benefit pensions Division 296 tax Valuation Treasury

Guidance on the treatment of market-linked pensions in relation to the Division 296 tax has yet to clearly outline how these interests will be valued under the cap.

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Pensions, Retirement, Superannuation

Annuity design flaws addressed

Annuities Retirement income products challenger Mercer

Annuities are showing an increase in popularity among retirees since providers of these products have addressed some of the associated design issues.

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