ArticleSMEs on alert over super riseBusiness advocates are concerned about the impact of the additional super costs on small and medium-sized businesses.AustraliaEmployment and HRTruman Hoyle
ArticleFinancial advice licensing urgent reminder!From 1 July 2016, accountants providing SMSF financial advice must hold an AFSL or be an AFSL authorised representative.AustraliaFinance and BankingBroadley Rees Hogan Lawyers
ArticleWorkplace facts and figures, effective 1 July 2017With a new Financial Year, there are a number of key employment thresholds that have changed from 1 July 2017.AustraliaEmployment and HRBartier Perry Solicitors
ArticleSladen Snippet – Public trading trust rules no longer to apply for super funds - transitional rules announcedFrom 1 July 2016, even if SMSFs hold more than 20% of the units in a unit trust, it may not be a public trading trust.AustraliaCorporate/Commercial LawSladen Legal
ArticleMichael Byrnes, Employment partner, is quoted in The Lawyers Weekly (6 July 2021) - Ensuring your take-home pay doesnt decreaseRecent changes to superannuation could mean that some lawyers will see reductions in their take-home pay.AustraliaEmployment and HRSwaab Attorneys
ArticleMaking the BDBN immune from challenge in an SMSFThis paper, superannuation in an estate planning context, gives a useful insight into the breadth of issues in a will.AustraliaFamily and MatrimonialCooper Grace Ward
ArticlePodcast: Christina Boe from Rockwell Olivier on MyMelbourne with Glenn Ridge (MyMp 1377AM) on superannuation and estate planning[Podcast] Christina Boe speaks about superannuation, trusts and estate planning issues, including binding nominations.AustraliaFamily and MatrimonialRockwell Olivier
ArticleTRIS, LRBAs and the new amendments to the 2016 Budget measuresThe proposed amendments to the 2016 budget measures for the treatment of TRIS and LRBAs have been passed.AustraliaGovernment, Public SectorCooper Grace Ward
ArticleNon-arm's length income rulesThis paper reviews the non-arm's income rules after some landmark cases and the ATO's renewed focus on trust compliance.AustraliaTaxCooper Grace Ward
ArticleTaxing executives and professionals working offshoreTax residency has become a contentious area of law for individuals working overseas, with increased ATO audit activity.AustraliaTaxCooper Grace Ward
ArticleCourt held superannuation to be paid to estate despite valid binding death benefit nominationThis case highlights the importance of estate planning advice in relation to the distribution of your superannuation.AustraliaFamily and MatrimonialWatkins Tapsell
ArticleSuperannuation and WillsThe paper considered the elements that must be considered and balanced when dealing with superannuation death benefits.AustraliaFamily and MatrimonialCooper Grace Ward
ArticleWhere did it go? Superannuation, death benefits and blended familiesThis paper addresses common issues that can arise with superannuation and death benefits in a blended family estate plan.AustraliaFamily and MatrimonialCooper Grace Ward
ArticleSuperannuation borrowing: LRBAs are here to stayIn reply to the Financial Systems Inquiry, the government confirmed that it will not ban SMSF limited recourse borrowing.AustraliaFinance and BankingCooper Grace Ward
ArticleClock is ticking for superannuation trustees wanting to continue to offer their MySuper product to award employeesTrustees must lodge applications soon to offer a MySuper product to default fund employees covered by modern awards.AustraliaEmployment and HRClayton Utz
VideoIt Depends – Do I need to pay compulsory superannuation to my contractors?Link to podcast about whether you need to pay compulsory superannuation contributions to your contractors.AustraliaEmployment and HRCooper Grace Ward
ArticleMySuper change to superannuation compliance rules for employersThe superannuation clause in modern awards changed to require an employer's default fund to offer a "MySuper product".AustraliaEmployment and HRColeman Greig Lawyers
ArticleSuper Guarantee – a focus area for the ATO through 2023/2024Employers should review their Superannuation Guarantee practices and processes as a matter of priority.AustraliaEmployment and HRHolding Redlich
ArticleSuperannuation Lump Sum Disability Payments: are you entitled?If you are unable to work because of a disability, whether by illness or misfortune, you may be entitled to a payout.AustraliaEmployment and HRCarroll & O'Dea