The contentious proposal to tax unrealised capital gains on superannuation balances exceeding $3 million has been officially abandoned for this year, marking a significant development for SMSF trustees and the broader superannuation sector. The government’s Treasury...
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The Importance of Trustee Roles in SMSF Administration: A Case Study
The Superannuation Industry (Supervision) Act 1993 (SIS Act) is complex, and navigating its intricacies requires a clear understanding of trustee responsibilities, regulatory requirements, and governance standards. When dealing with such complex matters, the courts...
Taxing Unrealised Gains: How Proposed Legislation Impacts Your SMSF
Self-managed super funds (SMSFs) have long been a popular choice for Australians seeking greater control over their retirement savings. Recent government proposals, particularly the Treasury Laws Amendment (Better Targeted Superannuation Concessions and Other...
Don’t Lose Gains: The Illusion of Pessimism
Would you bet your retirement on predicting the daily weather forecast over the next five years? Just as that gamble would be absurd, so too would be the attempt to perfectly time the stock market. Negative stories and the allure of market timing can be persuasive,...