Self Managed Super Funds

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[bs_Lead]In late 2007, gearing into property via a self-managed superannuation fund (SMSF) became a possibility and with Australia's collective love of property ownership, it's an investment strategy that has steadily increased in popularity. According to the...

Pros It can be tax-effective. As the preferred vehicle for retirement savings, superannuation receives concessional tax treatment. The earnings within your superannuation fund are taxed at only 15% - which is less than half the marginal...

In order to fulfil their role SMSF Trustees need passion, dedication, time, money and – above all else – at least one professional adviser.

“The trustee of the entity must formulate, review regularly and give effect to an investment strategy that has regard to the whole of the circumstances of the entity including, but not limited to, the following: (a)...

Anti-detriment payments are one of the least understood aspects of superannuation, but can have a significant impact on your loved ones if you die.

So why are SMSFs so very popular? Graeme Colley, Director Technical and Professional Standards for the SMSF Professionals? Association of Australian (SPAA) offers the following suggestions. Control “The reason people have an SMSF is that they...