Financial Planning

Professionals have been warned there is a “fine line” between member benefits and death benefits where a member plans to withdraw shortly before death.

The move to the new quarterly based TBAR regime may see a clampdown on the backdating of pension documents, CFS has cautioned.

The ATO has clarified that SMSFs will need to report all unreported events from the 2022–23 year by 28 October 2023 once the new framework starts.

The first step to building a sound investment portfolio is to know why you’re investing

While adopting a tactical asset allocation might seem tempting during bouts of heightened volatility, the timing and skill required to perfectly execute a portfolio shift is near impossible. Sticking to a strategic asset allocation however is likely to yield better returns.

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Teaching kids to establish sound money management skills and strong financial acumen is important, regardless of wealth level.

Wayward habits accentuated by the pandemic will be a compliance focus.

With property deductions a big focus for the ATO this tax time, SMSFs have been warned on some of the pitfalls in this area that can land them in trouble.