Saving tax on superannuation upon death
Binding Death Benefit nominations are necessary to avoid tax on that part of your super which came from tax deductible contributions and income thereon while being accumulated.
Click here to find out how to avoid being taxed unnecessarily.
What can your SMSF invest in?
As the trustee of the Fund, you have the power to make investment decisions. Investments must be for the ‘sole purpose’ of providing retirement benefits for the members of the Fund.
For a list of things you can and cannot invest in, click here.
Which structure is best for you? – Unit Trusts
Following on last issue’s article on discretionary trusts we now discuss another type of trust, that is, the unit trust. A unit trust (UT) is not a separate legal entity but is recognised separately for tax purposes.
Click here for a look at how you could benefit from this structure.
Employee Share Schemes – changes are coming
The federal government is planning to change and reduce the tax burden on the current employee share scheme tax laws. This will be a big relief for start-up companies and companies seeking to attract and retain talented employees.
Click here for more information.
Quote
Business is like a man rowing a boat upstream. He has no choice, he must go ahead or he will go back.
– Lewis E. Pierson
*Correct as of Auguest 2014
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