Financial Planning

Small business owners and farmers with land or business premises owned by their SMSF are the big losers in the draft legislation on the Better Targeted Superannuation Concession, claims the SMSFA.

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A recent announcement from the ATO on in-house asset rules has left many in the auditing sector stunned, claims a leading adviser.

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The Australian Government is assisting older Australians to work, if they are able and wish to do so, by allowing them to keep more of their pension when they have income from work.

  There are three main areas of significant change: Transition from stamp duty to annual property tax for commercial and industrial property. This will apply to commercial and industrial properties acquired on or after 1 July 2024. (existing owners of properties purchased before 1 July 2024 will not be affected).  Once a property enters the … Read more

Investors can currently lock in attractive term deposit rates, however equities are still likely to outperform cash over the longer term.

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There are six simple rules that will ensure a deed is executed properly in every Australian state, says a leading superannuation legal consultant.