News : Superannuation

Superannuation

Labor wants bigger super role

Labor superannuation

Superannuation is likely to play a bigger role in the nation’s economy should Labor win the federal election to be held later this year.

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Regulation, Superannuation

Budget super measures unlikely

federal budget superannuation

The 2022 federal budget is not expected to contain any significant announcements for SMSFs, but may clarify measures previously introduced.

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Superannuation, Tax

Div 293 payment clarity needed

SMSF division 293 tax

SMSFs members looking to pay a division 293 tax from their fund need to be clear as to what part of their benefits will be impacted before making that election.

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Regulation, Superannuation

Superannuation balance cap position endorsed

superannuation balance cap

Labor’s commitment not to introduce a superannuation balance cap should it form government later this year has been applauded by the SMSF Association.

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Superannuation

More work needed to close super gap

ASFA superannuation gap women

Closing the 23 per cent gap between women and men’s superannuation has been too slow, with ASFA calling for committed strategies to reduce inequality.

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Superannuation, Tax

Deed change deductions not equal

SMSF deed deductions

Tax deductions for a change to an SMSF trust deed are based on the impact on the operation of the fund and so not applied across the board.

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Superannuation

Delegation of duty meets control test

duties SMSF control test

SMSF trustees can delegate duties, instead of using an EPOA, to ensure the central management and control of their fund stays in Australia when they are overseas.

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Compliance, Superannuation

Returning trustees can fail control test

SMSF control test

An SMSF will fail the central management and control test even if trustees who left for an indefinite period return within two years.

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Superannuation

SMSFs yield competitive returns

SMSF performance APRA

SMSF performance against APRA funds has been skewed by reporting methods and funds with balances above $200,000 perform as well as their non-SMSF counterparts.

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Administration, Superannuation

Withdrawals raise asset questions

SMSF accidental withdrawal

An accidental withdrawal from an SMSF may not be seen as a loan to a member, but will raise questions around the separation of assets.

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