Smsf
Government pulls back on proposed changes to super
The government has announced changes to three key 2016 Federal Budget proposals—the most significant being that it would not go forward with its proposal to introduce a $500,000 lifetime cap on non-concessional (after-tax) super contributions.
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Thinking about SMSF?
Self-managed super fund (SMSF) has the words "self managed" in it but you don’t have to do it all yourself and if you are busy it is usually counter productive and just plain bad strategy to do it alone. A recent Investment Trends report suggests around 40 per cent of SMSF owners seek advice from a financial adviser and close to 100 per cent use an accountant or specialist administrator to assist with the compliance obligations such as tax returns, minutes, member statements, managing contributions and pensions.
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Growing Businesses – increase your super and save tax
Retirement and superannuation are always a topic of conversation for our small business clients. Paris Financial are pro-active in our approach with our small business owners and through discussion and planning we can advise our clients on how they can utilise the small business “retirement exemption” to make up to $500,000 in additional superannuation contributions and also save on tax.
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SMSF Critical Amounts, Changes & Dates
Reducing your tax exposure, maximising the opportunities available to you, and reducing your risk of an audit by the regulators is in your best interests. With the end of the financial year fast approaching, this update will help you do exactly that:
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The Power of Franking Credits in Super
How good are Franking Credits in a Super Fund? Surely Franking Credits in Pensions are NOT fully refundable?
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How a death benefit nomination protects your superannuation
What are the three most valuable assets you own?
I’m guessing your house is at the top of the list. After that you might have your car, a caravan or boat, or even an investment property. But chances are you’ve forgotten an asset that’s more valuable than pretty much everything else on the list (other than your house).
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