Sep 9, 2023 | Blog, Centrelink, Retirement Income Streams, SMSF, Superannuation
The Centrelink schedule example shown below includes the information required by Centrelink/DVA for recipients who have an income stream product. The details in a Centrelink schedule can be used to complete the Centrelink Details of an income stream product (SA330)...
Sep 9, 2023 | Blog, SMSF, Superannuation
A Binding Death Benefit Nomination within an SMSF is a document provided by a member to the Trustee of the Fund. This document details how the member would like their member benefits paid to beneficiaries in the event of their death. One important point to note is:...
Sep 9, 2023 | Accessing Superannuation, Blog, Retirement Income Streams, Superannuation
Are you over age 60 and want to know if you can use some of your superannuation? This article discusses how you can use some of your superannuation over age 60, including the forms in which you can access it and any tax that may be payable. There are four main ways...
Sep 9, 2023 | Blog, Contributing to Super, Superannuation
You may have come across the term SGC Fund Details Pending on your payslip, payment summary or other salary/ wage document. As an employee, your employer is required to make mandatory superannuation guarantee (SG) payments into your superannuation fund. The amount of...
Sep 9, 2023 | Blog, Superannuation
A list of superannuation companies in Australia is detailed below. These include most of the prominent superannuation providers in Australia. Some superannuation funds and retirement accounts have similar names, yet they each have a unique identification number, which...
Sep 8, 2023 | Blog, SMSF, Superannuation
The SMSF bank account rules require a self managed superannuation fund (SMSF) to open a bank account in the Fund’s name. When the SMSF is setup, a main bank account will need to be opened. This bank account will be used to manage the activities and operations of...
Sep 8, 2023 | Blog, Centrelink, Retirement Income Streams
A Centrelink Schedule is generally a one page document that is used to inform Centrelink of the various components relating to your superannuation income stream. This enables them to asses the amount of the income stream that should be assessed for ‘income...
Sep 8, 2023 | Accessing Superannuation, Blog, Retirement Income Streams, Superannuation, Superannuation Tax
There are a few disadvantages associated with Transition to Retirement income streams that one should be aware of prior to implementing such a strategy. A superannuation Transition to Retirement (TTR) income stream pension is commenced using some or all of your...
Sep 8, 2023 | Accessing Superannuation, Blog, Retirement Income Streams, Superannuation
There are three ways to gain access to superannuation after age 60. One such way will only provide limited access. The other two ways will provide full access. In every case, an individual is required to meet a superannuation condition of release in order to access...
Sep 7, 2023 | 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...