Downsizer contributions: Age limit change

Downsizer contributions: Age limit change

The downsizer age limit will be lowered from 1 July 2022. If you’re thinking of downsizing, you can boost your super at the same time. To help those nearing retirement boost their super balances, those aged 65 and over are able to make downsizer contributions of up to...
IP insurance in super: beware of offsets

IP insurance in super: beware of offsets

If you have IP (income protection) insurance in your MySuper product, it’s time to check the details, including any “offset” clauses that may reduce the value of any claim Insurance within super is usually the most cost effective way for an individual to cover...
Up and coming changes to super

Up and coming changes to super

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...
COVID-19 relief for SMSFs extended

COVID-19 relief for SMSFs extended

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...