Proposed mechanisms for payday super

Proposed mechanisms for payday super

The government has released a consultation paper on two models that could be used to implement the payday super measure. Unpaid superannuation is equivalent to wage theft and is detrimental to the retirement income of many Australians. That’s why in the 2023-24...
ASIC: super trustees need to step up efforts

ASIC: super trustees need to step up efforts

ASIC has called on super trustees to step up efforts in the areas of dealing with member money and consolidating duplicate accounts. In recent media releases, ASIC has called on superannuation trustees to step up efforts in the areas of appropriately dealing with...
SMSF scheme: residential property purchase

SMSF scheme: residential property purchase

The ATO has warned taxpayers against entering into an SMSF scheme which purports to allow individuals to purchase property using money from their superannuation. With the never-ending increase in Australian house prices, many desperate home buyers are often turning to...
ATO SMSF focus areas for 2023

ATO SMSF focus areas for 2023

Trustees of SMSFs have been provided with some insights on the risks ATO will be focusing on in the SMSF space for 2023. In a recent speech, Justin Micale, ATO Assistant Commissioner of Self Managed Super Funds Risk and Strategy area outlined the risks on ATO’s radar...
Employers to pay super at same time as wages

Employers to pay super at same time as wages

Employers may need to start paying employee super guarantee contributions at the same time as wages if a recent government announcement becomes law. With the 2023 Federal Budget fast approaching, the government has been selectively releasing various measures ahead of...