Avoiding the pitfalls of super death bed withdrawals
Julie Steed and Pam Roberts explain recent ATO guidance, the practical applications and advice considerations when a super withdrawal request is lodged, but the client passes away before the payment is made. |
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Short-term letting the principal home and CGT
Stuart Sheary outlines the capital gains tax (CGT) implications which may arise when clients short-term let their principal place of residence through platforms such as Airbnb. | | | | |
Stage 3 tax cuts update
The Bill that was introduced to Parliament on 6 February to amend the previously legislated Stage 3 tax cuts, still needs to pass the House of Representatives and the Senate. | |
ATO learning modules for small business owners
The ATO have launched free learning modules to help small business owners satisfy their tax and super obligations. | | | | |
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TBC from 1 July - advice implications
Chris Chow's article on the transfer balance cap (TBC) from 1 July 2024 and advice implications for clients appeared in Financial Standard. | |
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Aged care, super and tax cuts tipped to be key client queries
Jenneke Mills insights featured in an article on aged care, super and tax cuts in Professional Planner. | | | | |
Consequences of staying in SMSF farm land
My client’s SMSF owns a farm which is rented to a third party who carries on a cattle business on the property. There is a vacant house on the farm which sits on less than 2 hectares. The clients plan to install new fences on the property. Can they live in the vacant house while doing the fencing? | | |
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