COVID-19 is affecting many self-managed super fund (SMSF) trustees and their service providers as they prepare to lodge their SMSF annual returns (SARs). Previously the ATO advised that if you required more time to lodge your 2019 SAR you needed to contact us or your
The Government is helping retirees to manage the impact of volatility in financial markets on their retirement savings by temporarily reducing superannuation minimum drawdown requirements. The Government is also reducing social security deeming rates in recognition of the impact of the low interest rates on
In response to the economic consequences of the Covid-19, yesterday (22 March 2020) the Government announced Special access to existing superannuation balances will be available to those who have experienced significant reductions in their income, are unemployed or who have been retrenched. Eligibility Members will
In February 2019, a number of laws were passed through Parliament that will see changes to superannuation in the coming year. The changes are due to commence from 1 July 2019. These reforms join other recent changes first proposed in the 2018/19 Federal Budget. The
We have produced a comprehensive reference guide to the latest Superannuation Rates and Taxes providing a quick check of contributions limits, conditions of release and tax rates etc.. You can Download the reference guide and always have the current rates close at hand We also have a
As you may be aware, the law governing superannuation in general, and Self Managed Superannuation Funds in particular, is regularly evolving. Supernova continuously monitors the changes that occur in self managed superannuation to ensure you are kept up to date with the latest changes, and
With the end of the financial year fast approaching, now is the perfect time to ensure everything is in place for your clients SMSF clients before 30 June. The following are some superannuation strategies that you might want discuss with your clients. Contribution caps Before
From 1 July 2017, superannuation fund members are subject to a $1.6 million transfer balance cap (TBC) which limits the tax exemption for assets funding superannuation pensions. The TBC encompasses a significant amount of monitoring for an individual. This monitoring is to be facilitated by
The end of year compliance process is pretty much the same wherever you go. Whether you pay $3,000 or $300 the end result is that you get financial statements, independent audit, member statements, tax return and some minutes. So what distinguishes one provider from another?
No Unlike some of our competitors who, in addition to providing services to accountants/advisers, also offer a retail product to trustees in direct competition, Supernova only market to accountants and advisers. Our wholesale fees are only available to SMSF professionals including financial planners, accountants and brokers.
