News : Retirement

Retirement

Cost of living climbs again

ASFA cost of living retirees

The cost of living for retirees has increased for the fifth consecutive quarter, rising to new record levels as the price of daily necessities remains high.

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Pensions, Retirement

Paperwork key for new year pensions

retirement phase pension paperwork

Documentation noting the situation of an SMSF member can allow a pension to be started on 1 July without knowing all of the fund’s asset values.

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Retirement, Strategy, Superannuation

Pre-1999 benefits can easily be freed

Restricted non-preserved superannuation benefits

A fairly straightforward process can be used to allow individuals with restricted non-preserved superannuation benefits to access these assets.

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Retirement, Superannuation, Tax

Zero tax on lump sums not tax-free

Preservation age

Particular attention must be given to the tax situation of people looking to access their superannuation benefits between the ages of 59 and 60.

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ATO, Pensions, Retirement

TRIS could hinder indexation access

TRIS TBC indexation

The situation of a person turning 65 in June 2023 with a TRIS needs particular attention so they can maximise their personal transfer balance cap.

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Retirement, SMSF, Superannuation

Longevity risk greater for SMSFs

longevity risk SMSF

SMSF trustees are likely to live longer than superannuants belonging to public offer funds, making them more susceptible to longevity risk.

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Regulation, Retirement, Superannuation

Retirement definition set to shift

Retirement definition

The definition of retirement allowing people to access their superannuation benefits legally is set to significantly change in the coming income year.

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Retirement, Superannuation

Retirement costs climb as inflation soars

Retirement costs

Retirees are facing budgetary challenges due to high inflation, especially in essential services, according to ASFA, which has announced the departure of its chief executive.

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Retirement, Superannuation, Tax

CGT concessions a super bonus

small business CGT concessions

The small business CGT concessions can be of great benefit for individuals who have not accumulated much super while running their own enterprises.

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Pensions, Regulation, Retirement, Superannuation

Age issue curbs bring-forward rule

NCC bring-forward rules

The non-concessional contribution bring-forward rules can only be used if a person is under 75 during the relevant financial year.

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