NEWS

How to set up a Self Managed Super Fund.

You must first determine who will act as Trustee of the fund You will then need to have a Trust Deed and associated documents prepared (Supernova provides this service) Open a bank account in the funds name Transfer benefits and or contributions into the fund

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Skills behind outsourcing crucial

08 Feb 2016 By Krystine Lumanta A successful outsourcing and offshoring relationship depends greatly on the qualifications and experience of the staff processing the SMSF work. “At the end of the day, we fall back on the quality and the training [of our staff],” BPO

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self-managed funds are enjoying the benefits of scale

08 Feb 2016 By Darin Tyson-Chan The latest ATO statistics regarding the SMSF sector provide clear evidence self-managed funds are enjoying the benefits of scale. The annual report released by the regulator, “Self-Managed Superannuation Funds: A Statistical Overview 2013-14”, revealed a direct correlation between the

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Pension Dos and Don’ts

According to the ATO, in 2012-13 over 200,000 SMSF’s (45%) reported some portion of exempt current pension income (ECPI)?*  This equates to $16.8b of SMSF income exempt from income tax.  So there is no doubt that the ATO will want to ensure pension funds satisfy the

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Collectables – New Rules

If you hold collectables and personal use assets in your SMSF, then you need to ensure you are aware of the additional requirements that come into force on 1 July 2016. According to the ATO, collectables and personal use assets are things like artworks, jewellery, vehicles,

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