Insights for Individuals

Fundamentals of an SMSF during separation

12 May 2021

Dealing with self-managed superannuation fund (SMSF) matters during a separation can be complex, so having a good grasp of the fundamental issues and documents can help reach the best outcome.

10 common questions when considering estate planning

22 March 2021

Lauren Taylor

It is all too easy to delay your estate planning, as thinking about what happens to your estate after you pass away can be quite daunting. All too often, people fail to ensure their estate is properly taken care of, which can result in unnecessary stress for their loved ones.

10 common questions when considering estate planning

The importance of an SMSF health check

12 November 2020

Katie Timms

There are few industries that have been through the level of legislative change over the past 15 years than the SMSF industry.

Divorce & Financial Planning – Six important aspects to set yourself up for the next chapter

11 November 2020

When separating from your spouse there are often headline issues like sorting out the custody of the children, ongoing support payments, and splitting assets which take priority over other items.

Five questions to ask before an SMSF property development

30 October 2020

Katie Timms

With rapidly declining rental vacancies and lower numbers of properties for sale in Western Australia, property is once again becoming a topic of interest, and the ever-popular question is coming up once again:

Five questions to ask BEFORE a SMSF property development

Webinar: The tips and traps of property investment | 28 October 2020

6 October 2020

A journey through funding, structuring, self-managed superannuation funds & more

RSM App Update

11 September 2020

Unique solution provides one-stop-shop for financial stimulus information

Future business planning for success

14 August 2020

As June 30 now fades into the sunset, all the EOFY marketing slogans are boxed up and put away for another year, and 1 July becomes just another day in the calendar. It is the future business planning that will determine what tomorrow looks like.

Tax and retirement planning for a Swiss Expat in Australia

19 June 2020

Tom Hüberli

Employee Home Office Expenses

12 June 2020

Ian MacPherson

Due to the spread of COVID-19 and Government lockdown measures, most employees across Australia are relishing in the flexibility of being able to work from home.

Work from the Cloud - Part 1

13 May 2020

Laurel Grey

Treatment of exploration costs in presenting pro forma net assets

30 April 2020

Justin Audcent

Public documents issued to shareholders and potential investors, such as IPO prospectuses and documents seeking shareholder approval for a proposed acquisition or other transaction – will usually include a pro forma statement of net assets, in order to illustrate the impact of the proposed transaction on the company’s financial positi

Exploration costs in presenting pro forma net assets

IIA's Procurement Integrity (Probity) Paper

24 April 2020

Michael Shatter

Probity is often considered as the "integrity & uprightness" of a process. A pragmatic approach to probity means maintaining flexibility in a controlled manner within an acceptable and defensible probity framework.

IIA's Procurement Integrity (Probity) Paper

Home office security essentials and tax deductions during COVID-19

26 March 2020

Riaan Bronkhorst

To minimise the spread of COVID-19, businesses across the globe are hurrying to implement remote working for employees.

Home office security essentials and tax deductions during COVID-19

Agribusiness - Coronavirus Pandemic

23 March 2020

William Laird

The Coronavirus pandemic has arrived in Australia at a time when farmer sentiment was on the rise, following some widespread rainfalls and a touch of green appearing across parts of the country.

Income relief – Coronavirus Supplement

23 March 2020

Coronavirus supplement

Superannuation-related stimulus measures

23 March 2020

Katie Timms

The second government stimulus package has included some measures specifically aimed at superannuation.

Government Stimulus Package

13 March 2020

Tracey Dunn

The Federal Government has announced a $17.6 bn economic stimulus package proposed to support businesses, keep Australians in jobs and support households.

COVID-19 Pandemic Response Planning

12 March 2020

Jacob Elkhishin, Jeremy Elman

On the 30th of January 2020, the World Health Organisation (WHO) officially declared a Global Public Health Emergency in the wake of the continued spread of COVID-19 (formerly known as the Coronavirus) throughout Mainland China, Asia and Europe.

Safe keeping of important documents - don't wait until it's too late

30 January 2020

Robert Crombie

Typically, most families have a room in their house which is allocated to be an office.

The power of a small investment into superannuation

18 December 2019

Kirsten Genter

You’ve recently graduated as a medical professional after years of hard work and endless hours hitting the books. As tempting as it is to use your well-earned income on a feature-packed credit card and a new BMW, have you considered the power of a small investment into your superannuation?

New Long Service Benefit Scheme for Contract Workers

29 November 2019

Workers in the contract cleaning, security and community services sectors in Victoria are now able to access long service entitlements, even if their employer changes.

Downsizing to improve your income in retirement

4 November 2019

Tim Grapiglia

Have you worked hard your whole life, but feel like you have not accumulated enough to fund your retirement? Well, downsizing could be the solution for you.

Downsizer Contributions - your choice of super fund matters

29 October 2019

You’re thinking about moving home and expect to have some remaining funds after the move. You know about the downsizer contribution rule, you’ve read a few articles and you’re ready to go. Before you go any further, here's a few questions you might not have thought about.

Downsizer Contributions impact on the Age Pension

11 October 2019

By making downsizer contributions, it’s important to be aware of the impact this may have on your Centrelink entitlements such as the age pension or for self-funded retirees, the benefits under the Commonwealth Seniors Health Card (CSHC).

What happens to property you may own in the event of your death?

9 October 2019

Kian Ghahramani

You know the saying, there are two certainties in life: death and taxes and I'm going to be covering both of those. This article highlights what happens to property you may own or control on your death.

Leaders and their Legends | Jess Olivier

9 October 2019

Based in Sydney, Jess Olivier is a director of the Tax Services division specialising in R&D tax. Jess is also a busy mum to Ted and Elsie Olivier.

Understanding the new and improved downsizer contributions rules

8 October 2019

Robert Zammit

A variety of factors come into play when determining if you should downsize the family home.

Superannuation Legislation for High Income Earners

4 October 2019

Peter Nicol

The Government has passed superannuation legislation for high income earners (with income exceeding $263,157 per annum) which allows employees with more than one job to choose not to have the 9.5% superannuation guarantee paid by all their employers.

Who needs insurance more - Raj or Wonder Woman?

9 September 2019

Coming from different walks of life, when it comes to lifestyle protection, would Big Bang Theory’s Raj or Wonder Woman need insurance more?

Super members and trustees - are you ready for 30 June 2018?

14 June 2018

Katie Timms

With the new financial year almost upon us, are you ready for it? Self-managed superannuation fund (SMSF) trustees have some critical reporting dates coming up. The first of these occurs on 30 June 2018 and thereafter quarterly reporting kicks in.

ATO's final position on SMSF pension reporting requirements

9 November 2017

Katie Timms

With the introduction of the new $1.6m Transfer Balance Cap or limit on pensions, from 1 July 2017, the ATO and self-managed superannuation fund (SMSF) industry have been in discussions about the reporting requirements to the ATO.

Downsizer contributions

10 August 2017

Katie Timms

The 2017 federal budget was a quiet one for superannuation with no substantial reforms or tinkering with the system. One reform announced was the ability for amounts to be contributed to superannuation over and above the current limits where individuals are downsizing their primary residence.

Choosing capital gains tax relief

10 August 2017

Katie Timms

A key component of the Fairer Super reforms is the ability for superannuation funds impacted by the reforms to revalue their assets to their current market value for taxation purposes.

Superannuation - there can be traps for the unwary

25 July 2017

Lindsay Prosser

In the lead up to 30 June no doubt cash flows and taxation projections were a focus for many SME owners. One of your plans could have been to contribute a sum of cash into superannuation and claim a tax deduction.

Superannuation Changes - Your questions and our answers | Part 2

2 March 2017

Katie Timms

Following on from Part one of Superannuation Changes - Your questions and our answers, below we explore some other key questions regarding Capital Gains Tax Relief, Estate Planning and Contribution Issues.

Superannuation Changes - Your questions and our answers | Part 1

2 March 2017

Katie Timms

Below we explore some of the most common questions our team has been asked about the upcoming changes. Part one hones in on concerns around the Transfer Balance Caps. Part Two examines other key areas.

The five new rules of super

6 December 2016

Katie Timms

Following extensive debate and conjecture, the 2016 Budget announcements making widespread changes to the superannuation system have been passed. Learn more about the five new super rules...

Budget 2016 for Superannuation

4 May 2016

Katie Timms

The Government took a hard, and potentially unpopular line on superannuation tax concessions in the 2016/17 Budget, with changes including:

Budget 2016 - Summary of tax rates and thresholds for individuals

4 May 2016

Katie Timms

Resident taxpayers The current 2015/16 tax rates (including the 2% temporary budget deficit levy, but excluding the 2% Medicare levy) are: 2015/16 Income Year

Budget 2016 for Individuals

3 May 2016

Katie Timms

Key announcements There are very few Budget measures impacting on personal income taxes for individual taxpayers and families. The key change for individuals is an increase to the threshold at which the 37% marginal tax rate for individuals commences.

Instinctive leadership - how to improve your management style

3 March 2016

Have you ever wondered who you are, where you get your sense of self from? The answer is your unconscious self, and it may surprise you to learn that we’re largely unconscious beings. That all runs well most of the time, and is especially helpful when high speed physical responses are needed.

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