Superannuation

Divorce, Superannuation and the Gender Divide

New legislation will help prevent superannuation assets from being hidden during divorce proceedings.
From 1 April 2022, the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) will be able to release details of an individual’s superannuation information to a family law court.

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Divorce, Superannuation and the Gender Divide
( Posted in: Tax )

Recruiting new employees? The 1 November superannuation rule changes

From 1 November 2021, where an employee does not identify a superannuation fund, the employer is required to contact the ATO and request details of the employee’s existing superannuation fund or ‘stapled’ fund (the fund stapled to them).

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Recruiting new employees? The 1 November superannuation rule changes
( Posted in: Tax )

Did your super fund receive a compensation payment?

Is a financial services compensation payment to your superannuation fund a contribution? Of late, there have been several compensation payments made by financial services providers to customers that were inappropriately charged or overcharged for insurance premiums or services they did not receive, etc.

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Did your super fund receive a compensation payment?
( Posted in: SMSF )

The 1 July 2021 superannuation changes

Changes from 1 July 2021 will impact on how much money you can contribute to superannuation and how much you can have in your retirement phase superannuation account.

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The 1 July 2021 superannuation changes
( Posted in: SMSF )

Super Splitting With Your Spouse

Super splitting is important when one member of a couple has a much higher super balance. It is also beneficial for couples that have a large age gap between them. Also, people with relatively low superannuation amounts will benefit from the ability to split super contributions with their spouse.

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Super Splitting With Your Spouse
( Posted in: SMSF )

ATO Finds $850 Million In Superannuation Guarantee Audit

Small Business is hard enough without the temptation of having a weak government system chase a key employee obligation.

 
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ATO Finds $850 Million In Superannuation Guarantee Audit
( Posted in: Community )

Superannuation Requirements For Temporary Residents

Most people are unaware that temporary residents working in Australia are eligible for super guarantee (SG). It is vital that all businesses who employ temporary residents are aware of the relevant super requirements.

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Superannuation Requirements For Temporary Residents
( Posted in: SMSF )

Every Three Year SMSF Audits – A Ludicrous About Face

SMSF Auditors now must: be registered with ASIC; be registered with the ATO; have enormous amounts of regular professional updates; and also be audited by their peak professional bodies, such as the Chartered Accountants ANZ and CPA Australia.

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Every Three Year SMSF Audits – A Ludicrous About Face
( Posted in: SMSF )