Aside from the emotional turmoil that a divorce brings to a family situation, there are an enormous range of financial issues to be worked through. Here we breakdown the key issues from an SMSF perspective: 1. Despite the extent of breakdown in the marriage, the law is very explicit about the expectations of all Trustees to continue to “act in... More Information ▶
For many business owners, the eventual sale of the business or businesses IS the retirement fund. And current profits are used to extend the business or fund personal lifestyle decisions such as luxurious family holidays. In fact the more successful a business is, the more the family tends to rely on its future success to fund an accustomed lifestyle. So... More Information ▶
Whether or not expenses are deductible is largely about common sense. If the investment is allowable under the Superannuation Industry Supervision (SIS) Act, or the cost is genuine in running your fund, then chances are, it is a deductible expense. It’s actually as much about remembering to record such expenses so that you can make the claim. You can get... More Information ▶
Here’s the latest snapshot from the ATO (out quarterly) of what SMSF Trustees are doing with their money: 516,925 total number of SMSFs representing 986,441 trustees Controlling 31.5% of all Super assets (up from 10% just a decade ago) at over $531b Average fund balance over $1m As at Sept 13, 77% of all SMSF assets in direct Australian Shares... More Information ▶
Barbara was on a mission of her own, until the ATO slowed things down markedly for her. She had decided to use part of her superannuation assets to invest in a Private Company opportunity, and so had engaged Greenlight to set up an SMSF. All was on target until she received notice that her brand new SMSF would be one... More Information ▶
