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Starting an SMSF pension checklist
Running your own super fund offers greater control and flexibility when it comes to paying pensions, but there are still regulatory hoops to jump through.
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Tax-saving strategies for SMSF pensions
When and how you withdraw income from your super in retirement can have significant tax benefits.
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In your 60s? The super rules that apply to you
When you reach your 60s, the rules around making contributions and withdrawals from super start to change, so it’s important to know what’s what.
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In your 70s? The super rules that apply to you
If you’re still adding to your retirement savings in your 70s, it’s important to know the super rules, as making contributions becomes tougher after age 75.
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Checklist for employers to master your super responsibilities
Getting the details right when it comes to paying employees’ super can be tricky, so use our 7-point checklist to ensure you meet your super obligations.
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Employer’s guide to Superannuation Guarantee contributions: Which employees are eligible?
Working out which employees are eligible for SG contributions can be tricky. Employers often think they know, but the ATO can have different ideas.
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Super Guarantee Charge for employers: What is it and what are my options?
Failing to make your quarterly SG contributions on time and to the right fund will leave you with a Super Guarantee Charge bill, which can be expensive.
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Calculating your employees’ SG contributions? The rules to help get it right
Working out the right SG contributions for your employees can be confusing, but if you learn the rules there shouldn’t be any problems with the tax man.
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Quiz: Employer super responsibilities
Take this 10-question quiz to test your knowledge on the superannuation responsibilities for employers.
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What are the accumulation and retirement phases of super?
Superannuation has two broad phases – accumulation phase and retirement phase. But it’s important to note they aren’t mutually exclusive. You can have money in both at once.
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How lump sums can reduce your transfer balance account
If you are considering taking more than the minimum amount from your super pension account, the way you do it counts.
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Employee super contributions for the self-employed and micro businesses
If you’re self-employed it’s easy to forget super, but making contributions for your retirement and into the super account of any staff you have is essential.
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Converting super into retirement income: What are your options?Â
Choosing the best combination of retirement income sources for your circumstance can make a big difference to your overall retirement income.
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How much super do I need to retire on $50,000 a year?
Once you know how much retirement income you are aiming for, we show you how to calculate the amount of super you will need to fund it.
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How much super do I need to retire on $80,000 a year?
Once you know how much retirement income you are aiming for, we show you how to calculate the amount of super you will need to fund it.
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How much super do I need to retire on $100,000 a year?
Once you know how much retirement income you are aiming for, we show you how to calculate the amount of super you will need to fund it.
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Is $2 million in super enough to retire on?
If you’re aiming for a retirement lifestyle that some would consider luxurious, you may have wondered whether $2 million in super at retirement will hit the mark.
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Case study: Combining downsizer and non-concessional contributions
People wanting to give their super a substantial boost later in life can get more bang for their buck by combining these two popular strategies.
