OK to make a deductible super contribution then cash out?

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This very issue was the subject of a recent private binding ruling (released 25 March 2024). The taxpayer had for a number of years (actual number was redacted in the... Read more continue reading

Two significant changes have been made to the Work Bonus scheme

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Two significant changes have been made to the Work Bonus scheme. These changes apply from 1 January 2024. The first change is that an initial credit of $4,000 will be... Read more continue reading

Adult children as tax free dependants

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With an increasing number of elderly parents living with their adult children, is it possible that an adult child of a deceased parent could, on the death of the parent,... Read more continue reading

Super funds up for fourth straight month in February

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Super funds were up for the fourth consecutive month in February, with the median growth fund (61 to 80% in growth assets) delivering 1.9% over the month. The return over... Read more continue reading

10 years of MySuper has driven a lot of change, but what has it achieved for members?

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MySuper came into force in January 2014. It was supposed to usher in an era of simpler, cost-effective super that would lead to better member outcomes, particularly for disengaged members.... Read more continue reading

Super returns continue their advance in February

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Super returns maintained their momentum over the month as confidence that inflation is coming under control continued to build. Leading superannuation research house SuperRatings estimates that the median balanced option... Read more continue reading

Human behaviour in retirement

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To best understand how and why clients make decisions about their finances, particularly in retirement, advisers must consider ‘investor behaviour’ and the factors that underpin those decisions. This should be... Read more continue reading

Super funds off to a good start in 2024

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Super funds are off to a good start in 2024, with the median growth fund (61 to 80% in growth assets) up 1% in January on the back of the... Read more continue reading

Australians want advice and see super as the best way to pay for it

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New research from Colonial First State has found that 93% of Australians believe people need financial advice and almost two in three are interested in using the funds in their... Read more continue reading

Super funds sail through the storm in 2023

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Despite returns swinging between positive and negative throughout the year, super funds delivered strong returns for members over 2023, boosted by a share rally in the final quarter of the... Read more continue reading