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How will Division 296 Tax impact farmers?

CHLOE WALKER  |  THURSDAY, 22 FEB 2024
... the government's draft legislation Division 296 Tax. Commenting on the future of farming property at the SMSF Association Conference, Timms said market research has shown that primary producers have a higher impact from this tax than others, due ...

Proposed super tax requires perspective: Expert

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 22 FEB 2024
... off from using SMSFs as an alternative retirement savings vehicle, according to an expert. Presenting at the SMSF Association National Conference, Heffron Consulting managing director Meg Heffron called on SMSF professionals to put some perspective around ...

New caps can increase super contributions: SMSFA

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 22 FEB 2024
... that some Australians can have additional disposable income to contribute to superannuation, according to the SMSF Association. From 1 July 2024, the standard concessional contribution cap will increase from $27,500 to $30,000. The non-concessional contribution ...

Advisers should have an AI plan: Netwealth

CHLOE WALKER  |  THURSDAY, 22 FEB 2024
... imperative to have a plan in place, according to Netwealth head of marketing Andrew Braun. Addressing the crowd at the SMSF Association Conference 2024, Braun noted that there are various ways for financial advisers to make the most of AI in their businesses. ...

Super tax is a 'wealth tax': Taylor

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 22 FEB 2024
... superannuation tax to 30%, saying it is a blatant attack on Australians' wealth. Addressing day two of the SMSF Association National Conference at the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre this morning, Taylor labelled the tax changes for super ...

Teals will push for super tax indexation: Burgess

CHLOE WALKER  |  THURSDAY, 22 FEB 2024
The SMSF Association has confirmed it likely doesn't have enough senators on its side to block the proposed $3 million superannuation tax, but Teal independents intend to force an amendment ensuring it is indexed. Providing a legislative and technical ...

Younger Aussies embracing SMSFs, guidance needed

CHLOE WALKER  |  WEDNESDAY, 21 FEB 2024
... retirement savings than ever before, and financial advisers need to cater to this demand. Addressing the crowd at the SMSF Association Conference in Brisbane, Hurley cited new research by Class, which found that Gen X and Millenials represent 74.6% of ...

ASIC vigilant on bad SMSF advice

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 21 FEB 2024
... "professional judgment", as the regulator flags serious instances of misconduct it wants to curb. At the annual SMSF Association National Conference, ASIC senior executive leader for financial advice and investment management Leah Sciacca warned financial ...

ATO cracks down on illegal early SMSF access

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 21 FEB 2024
... targeting new entrants to the sector who are the main culprits. New analysis from the tax office released at the SMSF Association National Conference reveals that 66% of the illegal early access relates to individuals who are entering the system with ...

SMSFA reappoints Hay-Bartlem as chair

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 21 FEB 2024
The SMSF Association announced that Scott Hay-Bartlem has been reappointed as its chair and will serve another two years. Hay-Bartlem joined the association as a director in July 2019 and was appointed chair in February 2022. With a background in law ...