by Team Garnet | Nov 18, 2021 | Superannuation
Changes to the work test, downsizer contributions, first home super saver scheme, and the minimum threshold for super guarantee has been introduced. How will these changes to super affect you? The government has recently introduced a raft of superannuation and related...
by Team Garnet | Oct 14, 2021 | Superannuation
The ATO has announced the extension of various COVID-19 relief for SMSF trustees to the 2021-22 financial year. Due to the ongoing economic impacts of COVID-19 on large parts of Australia, in particular, those States and Territories which have had to endure lengthy...
by Team Garnet | Sep 30, 2021 | Business Structures, Small Business, Superannuation
There’ll soon be an extra step for employers that hire new employees in relation to the recent stapled super fund changes. Employers beware, from 1 November 2021, if you’re hiring new employees, there may be an extra step involved in determining which super fund...
by Team Garnet | Aug 18, 2021 | Superannuation, Tax News
From 1 July 2021, a whole raft of super changes as a part of the government’s more flexible superannuation has come into effect. Three of the most important superannuation changes consist of: the increase in bring-forward arrangement contributions cap, the removal of...
by Team Garnet | Jul 29, 2021 | Superannuation
Employers with manual payroll processes beware, the rate of super guarantee has increased to 10%, make sure you’re not underpaying super and avoid penalties. With the advent of a new financial year, there is an important change from 1 July 2021 that employers should...
by Team Garnet | Jul 2, 2021 | Investments, Superannuation
Contrary to popular belief, your Self Managed Super Fund can actually invest in collectables such as artworks, jewellery and wine as well as personal use assets such as boats, classic cars or other vehicles. However, investment in these assets must meet very strict...
