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News · July 10, 2019

Superannuation Changes from 1 July 2019

A number of superannuation changes takes effect from 1 July 2019. What are they and how might this affect you? Read below to find out. Carry-forward concessional contributions The 2018-19 concessional contributions were capped at $25,000. If you didn’t use all $25,000, you are now able to ‘carry-forward’ the unused concessional contribution amount into your […]

Financial Literacy · July 9, 2019

What are the minimum pension payment rules?

Last Updated 24 June 2020 Once you reach preservation age, you can start to withdraw your super as an income stream, a lump sum or both. These amounts are tax-free provided you take the minimum pension payment. Why is there a minimum pension payment instead of letting you take what you want? Well, it falls […]

Financial Literacy · July 8, 2019

What is the Double Contribution Strategy?

If you have ever wanted to contribute more money to your Self-Managed Super Fund, the Double Contribution Strategy might be for you.  It is a way by which you can effectively double your level of tax-deductible superannuation contributions without exceeding the superannuation contribution caps. So what is the double contribution strategy? Background If you or […]

Financial Literacy · July 1, 2019

What is an In-Specie Transfer?

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If you have a parcel of shares under your name and you wish to transfer ownership to another entity, instead of a buy-and-sell process, you can perform what’s known as an ‘in-specie transfer’ or ‘in-specie contribution’. An in-specie transfer is like a ‘gifting’ of asset where the ownership of the shares is transferred to another […]

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