SMSF investing in cryptocurrencies
Bitcoin and cryptocurrencies like bitcoin are not money but are capital gains tax (CGT) assets If an SMSF transacts in cryptocurrencies, SMSF trustees and members need to be aware of the tax consequences. In each case these will depend on the nature of the SMSF’s circumstances. SMSFs involved in acquiring or disposing of cryptocurrency must […]
Re-weighting your risk
Portfolio re-weighting is an essential risk management process that every investor should use But what is portfolio re-weighting and why should you do it? What is ‘portfolio weighting’? Portfolio weighting describes the percentage of an investment in a portfolio – usually by asset class. For example, a typical balanced fund will have around a 60 […]
Big changes proposed to eligibility for the CGT SBCs
Treasurer has released draft legislation containing new “integrity improvements” to CGT small business concessions (SBCs) Includes the 15-year exemption, the retirement exemption, the 50% active asset reduction and the small business roll-over. Due to the government’s “continued support for genuine small business taxpayers”, it proposes making amendments so that the CGT SBCs can only be accessed […]