ASIC warning about pushy sales tactics urging quick super switches
Thinking about switching super? Don’t rush it. ASIC warns Aussies to watch for pushy sales tactics and risky schemes. Protect your retirement savings by seeking trusted advice first.
High-Balance SMSF Members urged to act ahead of Division 296
Holding a large super balance?
Review your estate planning now to avoid future tax headaches. Speak with Omnis’ specialist super advisers in Perth to prepare for Division 296.
Superannuation death benefits
What you need to know about receiving a superannuation death benefit after someone has died.
Avoid delays releasing super money with these ATO tips
The ATO is reminding self-managed super fund (SMSF) trustees and members to carefully follow the correct steps when a release authority is issued.
General transfer balance cap to be indexed on 1 July
Indexation of the general transfer balance cap (‘TBC’) will occur on 1 July 2025.
Hope remains for $3M super tax changes
The SMSF Association remains hopeful that proposed legislation introducing a 30% tax on superannuation balances above $3 million (Division 296) may still be amended.
What’s new on study and training loans
The indexation rate for study and training loans is now based on the Consumer Price Index (‘CPI’) or Wage Price Index — whichever is lower.
When to lodge SMSF annual returns
All trustees of SMSFs with assets as at 30 June 2024 need to lodge an SMSF annual return (‘SAR’) for the 2023/24 financial year.
Eligibility for compassionate release of superannuation
Early Release of Super on Compassionate Grounds: Eligibility and Conditions The ATO outlines strict criteria for accessing super funds early, covering medical, disability, palliative, funeral and foreclosure-related expenses. The ATO has been responsible for the administration of the early release of superannuation on compassionate grounds since 1 July 2018. It will only approve a release […]
Omnis Financial Planning – Winter 2024 Newsletter
Prepare for Life In this issue – Living your best life in retirement If you’re nearing retirement age, it’s likely you’re wondering if you will have enough saved to give up work and take it easy, particularly as cost-of-living increases hit some of the basic expenses such as energy, insurance, food and health costs… Help […]
