Jan 17, 2021 | Blog, Contributing to Super, Superannuation, Superannuation Tax
There are a number of advantages and disadvantages of non-concessional contributions. These benefits and downsides of non-concessional contributions need to be considered prior to making any contributions to superannuation. There are two types of contributions that...
Dec 9, 2020 | Blog, Contributing to Super, Superannuation
Detailed below is an example of the maximum superannuation contribution base. The maximum super contribution base limits the level of SG contributions required to be made by an employer on behalf of an employee. The maximum super contribution base example below...
Dec 8, 2020 | Blog, Contributing to Super, Superannuation
The maximum superannuation contribution base refers to the quarterly wage earned by an employee that the employer is required to pay Mandatory Superannuation Guarantee (SG) payments on. The Superannuation Guarantee Levy is the compulsory superannuation contribution...
Dec 7, 2020 | Accessing Superannuation, Blog, Retirement Income Streams, SMSF, Superannuation
This minimum pension calculator allows you to calculate the minimum pension income to be drawn from your superannuation pension. The calculation applies to both Account Based Pensions and Non-Commutable Account Based Pensions. Account Based Pensions are often also...
Dec 1, 2020 | Blog, Contributing to Super, Featured, Superannuation, Superannuation Tax
Contributions made to superannuation where a tax deduction has been claimed incur superannuation contributions tax. Contributions where a tax deduction has been claimed are referred to as Concessional Contributions. The types of contributions that are assessed as...
Nov 21, 2020 | Blog, SMSF, Superannuation, Superannuation Tax
Pooled vs segregated assets refer to the investment strategy of a self managed superannuation fund (SMSF). A self managed superannuation fund is a specific type of super fund that has fewer than five members. Generally, all members of a SMSF are trustees of the SMSF,...
Sep 14, 2020 | Blog, SMSF, SMSF Property, Superannuation
You may have heard the about Self Managed Super Funds or SMSFs and how good they are. But do you really know the specifics of why they are good? And whether or not an SMSF can benefit you? It’s true that a Self Managed Superannuation Fund (SMSF) can provide a...
Sep 8, 2020 | Accessing Superannuation, Blog, Featured, Retirement Income Streams, Superannuation, Superannuation Tax
What is the taxable component in superannuation? There are two main tax components that make up a superannuation balance. These components are the Taxable Component and the Tax-Free Component (sometimes referred to as the Exempt Component). The Taxable Component is...
Sep 6, 2020 | Blog, Contributing to Super, Superannuation, Superannuation Tax
There are a number of risks and disadvantages of salary sacrificing into superannuation. Understanding the disadvantages of salary sacrifice is important before using this strategy to save towards retirement. The risks and disadvantages associated with a salary...
