News : Superannuation

Retirement, Superannuation

Govt to examine SMSF retirement income role

Superannuation Retirement

The government will examine how superannuation is being used in retirement and has asked how SMSFs are managing risks and maximising income for members.

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SMSFA, Superannuation, Tax

Senators should reject super tax bill

Superannuation earnings tax $3m soft cap tax Unrealised capital gains senate crossbench

The SMSF Association is calling on crossbench senators to reject the government’s $3 million super earnings tax bill, which was introduced into parliament today.

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Retirement, Superannuation

Majority unaware of retirement options

Retirement income products 2023 Retirement Income Report

Most Australians lack an understanding of the pension products offered by their superannuation funds to boost their incomes in retirement.

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Retirement, Superannuation

Living costs continue to strain retirees

Retirement Retirees ASFA Cost of living

Retirees are experiencing growing challenges in sustaining a comfortable lifestyle due to the rising costs of basic necessities.

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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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ATO, Superannuation

No compassionate release shortcut

SMSF accessing superannuation compassionate grounds ATO guidance

New guidance on accessing superannuation on compassionate grounds has been released by the ATO, which has noted SMSFs must still follow a specific process for early release.

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Legislation, Superannuation

Super objective bill enters parliament

objective of superannuation bill Superannuation (Objective) Bill 2023

The bill to enshrine the objective of superannuation has entered parliament, with the central wording unchanged since first proposed earlier this year.

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Legislation, SMSF, Superannuation

Govt has taken sides in super wars

NALE $3 million superannuation earnings tax Angus Taylor

The government’s legislative agenda has reignited the superannuation wars and clearly shows it has sided against the SMSF sector.

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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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ATO, SMSF, Superannuation

Illegal access leads ATO concerns

ATO SMSF illegal early access compliance

The ATO has flagged illegal early access as the leading area of compliance it is working on, noting an increase in funds appearing to break the rules.

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