Quiz: SMSFs for beginners
Take the following 10-question quiz to test your knowledge on the fundamentals of self-managed super funds (SMSFs).
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Take the following 10-question quiz to test your knowledge on the fundamentals of self-managed super funds (SMSFs).
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Graeme Colley, executive manager, SMSF technical and private wealth, SuperConcepts kindly answers readers SMSF questions.
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Proposed changes in the 2021 Budget will level the playing field for SMSFs with members who move overseas.
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A new report concludes that managing your own superannuation fund could cost less than you think.
Changes to LRBA rules may make it easier for SMSFs to borrow to buy property.
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Dana Fleming, Assistant Commissioner of the SMSF Segment at the ATO, provides useful insights for SMSF trustees about current issues such as the early release of super process, providing rental concessions for tenants and the change to the minimum pension drawdown rates.
There are a number of ways of legally accessing super early via an SMSF. These strategies are useful in times of economic disruption such as the current disruption relating to the coronavirus pandemic.
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