Monthly Archives: March 2019

Basics about Super – Paying Super for Small Business – Small Business Superannuation Clearing House (SBSCH)

The Australian Tax Office (ATO) has a service called the Small Business Superannuation Clearing House, designed to help small business (with less than 19 employees) meet their super obligations as employers. Here is what the ATO site says – The … Continue reading

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Masterclass SMSF – What does an “In Specie” Transfer or Contribution mean?

An “In Specie” transfer or contribution is a way of moving an asset into a Self-Managed Super Fund by ownership without having to actually sell the asset for cash. “In Specie” is a Latin term meaning “in the actual form”. … Continue reading

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NEWS – Pension phase to become redundant??

A sector strategist has suggested drawing a pension from an SMSF may no longer be necessary if Labor’s change to refundable imputation credits is introduced. “I Love SMSF” founder Grant Abbott told delegates at his recent strategy session in Sydney … Continue reading

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MASTERCLASS Investment – How to avoid companies with low Return on Equity (ROE)

Each year, in his annual report to shareholders in Berkshire Hathaway, Warren Buffet tells of the type of companies he is looking for, one of which is “businesses earning good returns on equity while employing little or no debt”. He says companies … Continue reading

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How to succeed with Transition to Retirement TTR or TRIS – Basics about Super

A TTR (Transition to Retirement) is a method for topping up your income as you approach retirement. It helps you supplement your work income with a super pension, enabling you to work less or part-time. It is good to see … Continue reading

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