Articles by
Garth McNally
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How to prepare for an SMSF auditor and fill in your SMSF tax return
UpdatedEven if you outsource most of the boring SMSF admin, there are two annual tasks trustees can’t avoid.
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Webinar: SuperGuide members Q&A: March 2026
UpdatedIn this webinar super expert Garth McNally answers recent questions from SuperGuide members.
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Transfer Balance Cap indexation: Opportunities for SMSF members?
UpdatedThe transfer balance cap is set to increase from 1 July 2026, creating opportunities to maximise your retirement income.
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Small APRA funds: What are they and why would I need one?
UpdatedSmall APRA funds are often overlooked, but they offer valuable benefits if you want more control of your super investments without the trustee responsibilities.
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What you need to know about six-member SMSFs
UpdatedTake up of 6-member funds is small but growing due to the unique opportunities they can offer.
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Webinar: Superannuation considerations for couples
UpdatedThis webinar will highlight some of the simple, yet effective ways that spouses can optimise their combined superannuation balances. We will show you how you can legally access your combined retirement savings earlier, ways to obtain ongoing tax benefits in your retirement and what you can do to manage upcoming legislative changes to the superannuation rules. During…
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Q&A: Can property sale proceeds go into super after retirement?
UpdatedRetirees with substantial investments both in and out of super often wonder whether they should start a super pension or draw income from investments outside super first. We look at the pros and cons of both options.
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What are the SMSF residency requirements?
UpdatedProposed legislation will relax the residency rules for SMSF members, but until then it pays to understand the current rules before heading overseas for an extended stay.
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SMSF death benefits: Who are my dependents and why does it matter?
UpdatedSMSF trustees must have a good understanding of who death benefits can be paid to and how these payments are taxed. Knowing who your ‘dependents’ are is therefore essential.
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Webinar: Super strategies for 2026
UpdatedIn this webinar we will explore and explain some of the more beneficial superannuation strategies that you should be considering in the next 12 months. We will cover super strategies for members of all types of superannuation funds, including industry funds, retail funds and SMSFs.
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Your SMSF calendar for 2026
UpdatedForewarned is forearmed, as they say, so why not download our 2026 SMSF calendar to ensure you don’t miss any crucial dates, deadlines or opportunities in the year ahead.
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Diversification and your SMSF: Why and how to do it
UpdatedDiversifying your portfolio is a golden rule of investing and a vital task for your SMSF as it can help reduce risk and smooth investment returns.
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Webinar: SuperGuide members Q&A: December 2025
UpdatedIn this webinar super expert Garth McNally answers recent questions from SuperGuide members.
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Losing capacity: The issues for SMSF trustees and what you need to do
UpdatedHave you considered the risk to your SMSF if you were to lose mental capacity due to accident or ageing? These are the steps you can take now to address this risk.
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Webinar: The Epic Retirement Tick
UpdatedOnly six super funds have earned the Epic Retirement Tick – a new benchmark recognising funds that deliver strong support for members before, during and throughout retirement. Join Ian Fryer from Chant West as we unpack what the Tick measures, why it matters, and which funds truly deliver on their promise to support you for life after work.
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Can I live or stay in my SMSF property?
UpdatedDirect property investing is popular with SMSFs, but do you know the rules around staying or living in your SMSF owned property? What about the rules when you retire?
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Navigating having an SMSF plus an industry or retail fund
UpdatedAre you a member of both an SMSF and an industry or retail super fund? Think about these issues to get the best outcome from both funds.
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How to benchmark your SMSF returns
UpdatedHave you ever wanted to compare your SMSFs investment performance against other types of funds or markets, then this article will show you how.
