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Record SMSF growth driven by AI and digital tools, but admin and compliance challenges persist

Australia’s age pension gifting rules are again under scrutiny as advisers warn that retirees are increasingly making financial gifts that unintentionally trigger Centrelink deprivation assessments, said Janet Manzanero-Caruana, senior technical services manager for MLC.

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Significant reforms to the Australian superannuation system are about to take effect and could help people boost their super balances in the lead-up to retirement.

According to BT technical consultant Matt Manning, the Division 296 cost base reset requires SMSFs to maintain two parallel cost bases indefinitely: one for ordinary capital gains tax and another solely for Division 296 earnings.

The ATO is warning employers not to use the small business super clearing house (SBSCH) for any further contributions.

Association of Superannuation Funds of Australia (ASFA) research has shown individuals across the country are overestimating how much super they will need in retirement.

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