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Turned 65 this year? Superannuation Contribution Rules, Limits and Traps

I have had three calls this week on the subject of making contributions for people who turned 65 this year and want to make non-concessional (after tax) contributions to their funds. I have had to tell one to reject the contribution already made. one to go do some work and the other to relax. The lessons to learn are; do not listen to friends, don’t rush in and seek professional advice from your accountant, financial planner or if you are really smart a SMSF Specialist Advisor™.

Get advice – Get it right

GENERAL INFORMATION ONLY: DO NOT RELY ON THIS CONTENT FOR YOUR PERSONAL SITUATION – GET PERSONAL ADVICE.

If you are 64 then you can still make a contribution of up to the $300,000 max up to June 30^thas long as long as you have not triggered your “bring forward” cap previously or exceeded your Total Super Balance Cap.
If you have turned 65 this year already then you can still make a contribution of up to the $300,000 max up to June 30^thas long as you meet the work test this year (40 hours in 30 days) or if you meet the criteria for the Work Test Exemption which applies from 1 July 2019. Again you must not have exceeded your Total Super Balance Cap
If you have turned 65 this year already and have not met the work test yet, then you cannot make a contribution until after you meet the work test this year (40 hours in 30 days).

So here is how each of my callers found my advice essential to making their decision.

Client 1

He turned 65 in January 2018 and had fully retired but made a large contribution on the basis he would be managing their son’s business for 2 weeks in June 2018 and would meet the work test easily. As he had not met the test at the time of contribution I had to tell him as SMSF Trustee, he had to reject the contribution and return the funds to his personal account. They can contribute the funds in late June after meeting the work test.

Client 2

He is fully retired and turned 65 in March and at least called me before making the contribution. He has not met the work test yet but has an offer of part-time work in the “Big Green Shed”. Great way of meeting the 40 hours in 30 day Work Test and I personally would probably pay them to work there as I spend so much time and money in there already.

Client 3

She is still working but turns 65 next week and sent through an urgent request to sell down shares in her personal name and so I called to ask why and “her friend had told her she could not use the bring forward rule after her 65th birthday.” So she had panicked and decided to sell down what are excellent shares but with huge capital gains. I had to tell her to relax and take a breath! We have a term deposit maturing in the May and can use that to make the contribution and avoid the estimated $300,000 CGT on the sale of the shares. As she running her own business, she has met the work test and can make her $300,000 contribution anytime up to June 30th 2020 as long as she does not exceed her Total Super Balance cap..

So here is a breakdown of the specific contribution rules applying at various ages.

If you turn 65 in a financial year the question of whether you are able to make a contribution to superannuation depends on:

• the amount you wish to contribute;

• whether you wish to claim a tax deduction for all or some of the contribution;

• whether you need to meet a work test during the year;

• whether you are under your Total Super Balance Cap.

Here are some tables that put it all together.

Table 1: Non-concessional Contributions

Age at the beginning of the financial year	Work test or Work Test Exemption to contribute?	Maximum non-concessional contribution without penalty
Less than 64	No	As long as you have room in your Ttoal Super Balance cap, $100,000 standard non-concessional contribution; $300,000 two year bring forward rule is triggered if greater than $100,000 has been contributed in year 1.
64	Only required if age 65 when contributing	As long as you have room in your Ttoal Super Balance cap, up to $300,000 if two year bring forward rule is triggered.
65 and up to the person’s 75th birthday*	Yes	As long as you have room in your Ttoal Super Balance cap, $100,000 standard non-concessional contribution.

Table 2: Personal Concessional Contributions*Once a person reaches 75 they can contribute up until 28 days after the month in which they turn 75.

Age at the beginning of the financial year	Work test or Work Test Exemption to contribute?	Maximum concessional contribution without penalty
Less than 64	No	$25,000
64	Only required if age 65 when contributing	$25,000
65 and up to the person’s 75th birthday*	Yes	$25,000

So what is the WORK TEST EXEMPTION?

Work test exemption (applies form 1/7/2019)

Allows an individual’s super fund to accept voluntary contributions made by individuals ages 65 to 74 for an additional 12-month period from the end of the financial year in which they last met the work test, subject to their total super balance being less than $300,000.

Are you looking for an advisor that will keep you up to date and provide guidance and tips like in this blog? Then why now contact me at our Castle Hill or Windsor office in Northwest Sydney to arrange a one on one consultation. Just click the Schedule Now button up on the left to find the appointment options.*Once a person reaches 75 they can contribute up until 28 days after the month in which they turn 75.

Liam Shorte B.Bus SSA™ AFP

Financial Planner & SMSF Specialist Advisor™

Tel: 02　98941844, Mobile: 0413 936 299

PO Box 6002 BHBC, Baulkham Hills NSW 2153

5/15 Terminus St. Castle Hill NSW 2154

Corporate Authorised Representative of Viridian Select Pty Ltd ABN 41 621 447 345, AFSL 51572

This information has been prepared without taking account of your objectives, financial situation or needs. Because of this you should, before acting on this information, consider its appropriateness, having regard to your objectives, financial situation and needs. This website provides an overview or summary only and it should not be considered a comprehensive statement on any matter or relied upon as such.

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by SMSF Coach - Liam Shorte on April 13, 2015 • Permalink

Posted in Contribution Strategies, Trustee

Posted by SMSF Coach - Liam Shorte on April 13, 2015

https://smsfcoach.com.au/2015/04/13/turned-65-this-year-superannuation-contribution-rules-limits-and-traps/

Stamp Duty on Transfers of Property to an SMSF

Immediately after I published my last blog Stamp Duty Requirements on Change of SMSF Trustees I got questions on stamp duty on property transfers to a Self Managed Superannuation Fund. At first I attempted to the answers myself but to ensure ongoing accuracy I am pleased to have Caroline Harley, one of the best lawyers in the SMSF sector review and update this information.

Caroline Harley | Special Counsel

So here is the current breakdown on stamp duty for property investors or small business owners looking to move property they own personally in to their SMSF.

Stamp duty imposed by State and Territory governments should always be researched and considered before transferring land to an SMSF. Concessions or exemptions from duty may be available depending on the State or Territory in which the land is situated.

This concession can be very significant. If the SMSF purchases NSW land/property from a member with a market value of $500,000, the duty which would apply (but for the concession) is $17,990. With the concession, the saving in duty is $17,240 as concessional duty is only $750.

Reminder: the land/property must be business real property owned in the personal name of the member rather than a company (otherwise the trustee would not be permitted to acquire the real estate).

The provisions of the duties legislation of each State or Territory differ, however where concessions or exemptions are available they generally require the transferor to continue to be the beneficial owner of the land (this relates to business real property as it is the only land which an SMSF may directly acquire from a member).

The following tables set out the details of the stamp duty offices and relevant provisions of the relevant legislation in each State and Territory. This is up to date as at 27 February 2017.

NSW	Transfer to a SMSF
Duty payable	$750 subject to conditions being met. Previously $500 but increased 01/02/2024. Depending on the documentation in place for the transaction you may be able to apply for a retrospective re-assessment and obtain a refund. An SMSF specialist lawyer would be able to advise you on this.
Relevant provisions	62A NSW Duties Act 1997
General description of legislation	Nominal duty is charged on a transfer of dutiable property from a person to a trustee of an SMSF where the: transferor is the only member of the super fund or the property is to be held by the trustee solely for the benefit of the transferor (ie property or proceeds of sale of property cannot be pooled with property held for another member and no other member can obtain an interest in the property or proceeds of sale); and property is to be used solely for the purpose of providing a retirement benefit to the transferor.
Document-ation	Evidence that it is a complying SMSF as at the date of the agreement/transfer, copy of minutes of meetings of the SMSF stating the intention to have the property transferred to it and confirming that the property was owned beneficially by the transferor member, copy of the SMSF trust deed or a variation to it, showing a non revocable clause that the property is segregated for the transferor member’s benefit only (follows wording in section62A(2))
Legislation	Duties Act 1997 (NSW)
Legislation website	http://www.austlii.edu.au/au/legis/nsw/consol_act/da199793/
Office	Office of State Revenue
Website	http://www.osr.nsw.gov.au

VIC	Transfer to a super fund
Duty payable	No duty subject to conditions being met
Relevant provisions	Section 41 Vic Duties Act 2000
General description of legislation	No duty is charged in respect of the transfer of dutiable property made without monetary consideration to a trustee of a super fund, where there is no change in beneficial ownership (again, property must be held in the personal name of the member and not a company name). A transfer of property to a trustee of a super fund by a beneficiary of the fund does not, for the purposes of this section, effect a change in the beneficial ownership of the property.
Document-ation	Documents are required – refer to ‘Evidentiary Requirements for Dutiable and Exempt Transactions’ on SRO website
Legislation	Duties Act 2000 (VIC)
Legislation website	http://www.austlii.edu.au/au/legis/vic/consol_act/da200093/
Office	State Revenue Office (SRO)
Website	http://www.sro.vic.gov.au/land-transfer-duty

No luck in QLD

QLD	Transfer to a super fund
Duty payable	$20 subject to conditions being met
Relevantprovisions	You can claim this concession on transfer duty if you: transfer dutiable property between superannuation funds to merge or split the funds create a trust of dutiable property because of the variation or reconstitution of a superannuation fund. (Read more about transfer duty on trusts.) The superannuation fund must become a complying superannuation fund within 1 year. A complying superannuation fund is: a complying superannuation fund under the Superannuation Industry (Supervision) Act 1993 (Cwlth), section 42 or 42A an exempt public sector superannuation scheme under that Act.
General desc-riptionof legislation	A transfer of dutiable property is a concessional dutiable transaction.
Document-ation	Duties office form and documents are required. https://www.publications.qld.gov.au/ckan-publications-attachments-prod/resources/755a8bd9-7134-4a5f-85e7-a54c747ec7bd/form-d2.6-v2-effective-7-jan-2008.pdf?
Legislation	Duties Act 2001 (QLD)
Legislationwebsite	http://www.austlii.edu.au/au/legis/qld/consol_act/da200193/
Office	Office of State Revenue
Website	http://www.osr.qld.gov.au/duties/index.shtm l

WA	Transfer to a super fund
Duty payable	$20
Relevant provisions	Sections 122 – 124 WA Duties Act 2008
General description of Legislation	Nominal duty is charged on a transfer of dutiable property by a person to the trustee of a super fund where –

	▪ there is consideration for the transfer; and
	▪ only the transferor can be a member of the super fund or the property is held in the superfund specifically for the transferor (ie property cannot be pooled with the assets of another member and no other members can obtain an interest in the property); and
	▪ the property (or if sold, the proceeds) can only be held in the superannuation fund to be provided to the transferor as a retirement benefit.
	If the fund subsequently fails to satisfy any of the requirements (above) full stamp duty is payable in respect of any dutiable property still held.
	Nominal duty is charged under section 124 in respect of a transfer of dutiable property to the trustee of an SMSF that is an employer sponsored fund where –
	there is no consideration for the transfer.

Document- ation	Application form is required – ‘Superannuation Fund Transactions – Application for Nominal Duty’.
Legislation	Duties Act 2008 (WA) Also refer to Duties Fact Sheet – Superannuation Transactions
Legislation website	http://www.austlii.edu.au/au/legis/wa/consol_act/da200893/
Office	Office of State Revenue
Website	http://www.finance.wa.gov.au/cms/section.aspx?id=209

ACT	Transfer to a super fund
Duty payable	Ad valorem duty applies
Relevant provisions	No provision for exemption or concession from duty
General description of legislation	Duty is charged on a transfer of dutiable property.
Document-ation	Lodgement form and documents are required.
Legislation	Duties Act 1999 (ACT)
Legislation website	http://www.austlii.edu.au/au/legis/act/consol_act/da199993/
Office	ACT Revenue Office
Website	http://www.revenue.act.gov.au

SA	Transfer to a super fund
Duty payable	Ad valorem duty applies
Relevant provisions	No provision for exemption or concession from duty
General description of legislation	A transfer of property to a person who takes as trustee is deemed to be conveyance whether or not any consideration is given (except in certain circumstances regarding the transfer of family farming properties)
Document-ation	Lodgement form and documents are required
Legislation	Stamp Duties Act 1923 (SA)
Legislation website	http://www.austlii.edu.au/au/legis/sa/consol_act/sda1923157/

Office	Revenue SA
Website	http://www.revenuesa.sa.gov.au

NT	Transfer to a super fund
Duty payable	Ad valorem duty applies
Relevant provisions	No provision for exemption or concession from duty
General description of legislation	A conveyance of dutiable property is a dutiable instrument.
Document-ation	Lodgement form and documents are required
Legislation	Stamp Duty Act (NT)
Legislation website	http://www.austlii.edu.au/au/legis/nt/consol_act/sda151/
Office	Territory Revenue Office
Website	http://www.treasury.nt.gov.au

TAS	Transfer to a super fund
Duty payable	$50
Relevant provisions	Section 49 Duties Act 2001 (TAS)
General description of legislation	Where the duties office is satisfied there is no change in the beneficial ownership of the property duty chargeable on the transfer is $50. Also an exemption is available in certain circumstances regarding the transfer of primary production land.
Document-ation	For primary production see ‘Documentary Evidence requirements Guideline’, for other transfers duties office reviews each transfer on its own facts recommend seeking confirmation of eligibility prior to lodgement.
Legislation	Duties Act 2001 (TAS)
Legislation website	http://www.austlii.edu.au/au/legis/tas/consol_act/da200193/
Office	State Revenue Office
Website	http://www.sro.tas.gov.au

If you don’t get an exemption the the rates applicable are:

Moving Property to an SMSF is not something to be done lightly without looking at the pros and cons as well as the procedures in your state or territory.

We have design a 3 part guide to buying a property in an SMSF

Even more information and complimentary strategy ideas are available on our Property in a SMSF page. Contact Caroline for specific legal advice on your proposed strategy.

IMPORTANT

This information is current as at the date of publication but may be subject to change. This article is general in nature and has been prepared without taking into account a potential your objectives, financial situation or needs. Before making a recommendation based on this article, seek personal legal and tax advice and consider its appropriateness based on the your objectives, financial situation and needs.

Liam Shorte B.Bus SSA™ AFP

Financial Planner & SMSF Specialist Advisor™

Tel: 02 9899 3693, Mobile: 0413 936 299

PO Box 6002 NORWEST NSW 2153
Suite 40, 8 Victoria Ave, Castle Hill NSW 2154
Suite 4, 1 Dight St., Windsor NSW 2756

Corporate Authorised Representative of Viridian Advisory Pty Ltd ABN 34 605 438 042, AFSL 476223

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by SMSF Coach - Liam Shorte on March 12, 2015 • Permalink

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Posted by SMSF Coach - Liam Shorte on March 12, 2015

https://smsfcoach.com.au/2015/03/12/stamp-duty-on-transfers-of-property-to-an-smsf-as-at-01-jan-2015/

Stamp Duty Requirements on Change of SMSF Trustees

Don’t you just love dealing with different sets of State and Territories legislation when dealing with property. I recently went through a whole strategy with a client before they told me that the property was in a different state and I had to start again as the rules were different in that state.

As someone who highly recommends the use of a Corporate Trustee for SMSFs I thought it would be handy to provide a guide to the various state and territory stamp duty provisions when changing trustees.

The following tables set out the contact details for the stamp duty offices and provisions of the relevant legislation in each State and Territory. Please make sure to check that they are still current with your legal and tax advisers before changing trustees. I remind you yet again that this is General Information only.

In summary the amount of duty payable on the appointment of a new trustee and resignation of a current trustee is:

NSW: Duty of $50 payable

VIC: No duty payable

WA: Duty of $20 payable

SA: No duty payable

QLD: No duty payable

TAS: Duty of $50 payable

ACT: Duty of $20 payable

NT: No duty payable

DETAIL

NSW	Change of trustees
Duty payable	$50
Relevant provisions	Section 54 (2A) NSW Duties Act 1997
General description of legislation	Duty is charged in respect of a transfer of dutiable property to a trustee of a self managed superannuation fund as a consequence of the retirement of a trustee or the appointment of a new trustee.
Documentation	No form required. Cover letter including background to the transaction and return address.Client identification required: Individuals – certified copy of document proving date of birth. Companies – ABN/ACN
Legislation	Duties Act 1997 (NSW)
Legislation website	http://www.osr.nsw.gov.au
Office	Office of State Revenue
Website	http://www.osr.nsw.gov.au

VIC	Change of trustees
Duty payable	Not dutiable
Relevant provisions	Section 33 Vic Duties Act 2000
General description of legislation	No duty is chargeable in respect of a transfer of dutiable property to a trustee of a complying super fund solely because of the retirement of a trustee or the appointment of a new trustee.
Documentation	Refer to ‘Evidentiary Requirements for Dutiable and Exempt Transactions’ on SRO Website.
Legislation	Duties Act 2000 (VIC)
Legislation website	http://www.legislation.vic.gov.au
Office	State Revenue Office (SRO)
Website	http://www.sro.vic.gov.au

WA	Change in trustees
Duty payable	$20
Relevant provisions	Section 119 WA Duties Act 2008
General description of legislation	Nominal duty is chargeable on a transfer of dutiable property to a trustee as a consequence of the retirement of a trustee or the appointment of a new trustee (if the transfer does not confer an interest in trust property to any other person to the detriment of the beneficial interest of any person).
Documentation	Refer to ‘Duties Information Requirements’ – change of trustee.
Legislation	Duties Act 2008
Legislation website	http://www.slp.wa.gov.au/legislation/statutes.nsf/default.html
Office	Office of State Revenue
Website	http://www.finance.wa.gov.au/cms/section.aspx?id=209

SA	Change in trustees
Duty payable	Not dutiable
Relevant provisions	Section 71(5)(d) SA Duties Act 1923
General description of legislation	A conveyance of property for the purpose of effecting the retirement of a trustee or the appointment of a new trustee is exempt from duty, where the beneficial interest of any beneficiaries of the trust has not changed.
Documentation	Application for Opinion form and document that conveys land to new trustee (is stamped as exempt).
Legislation	Stamp Duties Act 1923 (SA)
Legislation website	http://www.revenuesa.sa.gov.au/services-and-information/legislation.html
Office	Revenue SA
Website	http://www.revenuesa.sa.gov.au

QLD	Change of trustees
Duty payable	Not dutiable
Relevant provisions	Section 117
General description of legislation	Transfer duty is not imposed on a dutiable transaction for the sole purpose of giving effect to a change of trustee (where the interests of beneficiaries do not change and transfer duty has been paid on all trust acquisitions for which transfer duty is imposed for the trust before the transaction).
Documentation	Must be stamped. Lodgement form and statutory declaration required.
Legislation	Duties Act 2001 (QLD)
Legislation website	http://www.legislation.qld.gov.au/OQPChome.htm
Office	Office of State Revenue
Website	http://www.osr.qld.gov.au/duties/index.shtml

TAS	Change in trustees
Duty payable	$50
Relevant provisions	Section 37 TAS Duties Act 2001
General description of legislation	Duty of $50 is charged in respect of a transfer of dutiable property to a special trustee as a consequence of the retirement of a trustee or the appointment of a new trustee. Special trustee includes the trustees of a superannuation fund.
Documentation	See ‘Documentary Evidence Requirements Guideline’
Legislation	Duties Act 2001 (TAS)
Legislation website	http://www.thelaw.tas.gov.au
Office	State Revenue Office
Website	http://www.sro.tas.gov.au

ACT	Change in trustees
Duty payable	$20
Relevant provisions	Section 54(4)
General description of legislation	Nominal duty is charged for the transfer of dutiable property to a person as a consequence of the retirement of a trustee or the appointment of a new trustee for a self managed superannuation fund.
Documentation	 Conveyance lodgement form Memorandum of transfer – Form52T Change of trustee deed Evidence that the property was purchased by the fund
Legislation	Duties Act 1999 (ACT)
Legislation website	http://www.revenue.act.gov.au/legislation/
Office	ACT Revenue Office
Website	http://www.revenue.act.gov.au

NT	Change in trustees
Duty payable	Not dutiable
Relevant provisions	Schedule 2, Exemption 6
General description of legislation	A conveyance that is made solely for the purpose of effecting the appointment of a new trustee on the retirement of a trustee or as an additional trustee if – no beneficial interest passes in the property conveyed; and no change of beneficial interest occurs as a result of the transaction; and the property conveyed was acquired by the retiring trustee or existing trustee in the capacity of trustee by virtue of an instrument that was stamped or was exempt from duty. (This rewritten stamp duty provision refers to ‘a discretionary trust’ however the application of the provision remains the same as Item 9A of the repealed Stamp duty Act – which referred to a trust.)
Documentation	Refer to ‘Stamp Duty Lodgement Guide’
Legislation	Stamp Duty Act (NT)
Legislation website	http://www.treasury.nt.gov.au
Office	Territory Revenue Office
Website	http://www.treasury.nt.gov.au

IMPORTANT

Liam Shorte B.Bus SSA™ AFP

Financial Planner & SMSF Specialist Advisor™

Tel: 02　98941844, Mobile: 0413 936 299

PO Box 6002 BHBC, Baulkham Hills NSW 2153

5/15 Terminus St. Castle Hill NSW 2154

Corporate Authorised Representative of Viridian Select Pty Ltd ABN 41 621 447 345, AFSL 51572

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by SMSF Coach - Liam Shorte on March 9, 2015 • Permalink

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Posted by SMSF Coach - Liam Shorte on March 9, 2015

https://smsfcoach.com.au/2015/03/09/stamp-duty-requirements-on-change-of-smsf-trustees-as-of-01-jan-2015/

SMSF Sector Maturing as Services Improving from Industry and Regulator

We are finally seeing the SMSF sector being recognised as the retirement option of preference for engaged investors. Fees and costs are constantly being addressed but what trustees and members need is more confidence in running their funds and that comes through informative content and education.

The industry and the regulator have stepped up a notch in terms of engagement and producing news and educational content for people who want to be active in controlling their future and open to learning more about managing their finances.

Just look at the new content provided by the ATO this year:

For Trustees :

The ATO released 22 short, educational, and entertaining videos, to help you navigate a wide range of events including retirement planning, investment decisions and running an SMSF. We will release more videos next year, covering new topics to help you run your SMSF smoothly and better understand your obligations.
To help people search their website for relevant SMSF information they launched SMSF assist External Link . To use SMSF assist, type in a question or select a topic to get specific information in an instant. SMSF assist and other SMSF services have been added to the ATO app.
News articles, practical case studies and Q&As are now published as they become available and can be accessed anytime through ‘News’ on the left-hand side menu of the SMSF home page.
The ATO quarterly FREE subscription service ‘SMSF News’ has a fresh look and feel, and from 2015 will be issued on a bi-monthly basis.
They will run webinars in 2015 covering different topics for trustees and professionals.

For professionals (in addition to the above services):

The ATO began engaging with SMSF professionals through a live LinkedIn question and answer event hosted by Deputy Commissioner Alison Lendon. The event created dialogue with participants, and we answered SMSF-related questions during the forum.
Building on the success of the LinkedIn forum, they embarked on a series of webinars aimed at SMSF professionals. The webinars highlighted current issues facing the industry and provided an opportunity for participants to ask questions.

Other New Initiatives:

SMSF Association: FREE SMSF TRUSTEE EDUCATION PROGRAM

To help you better understand your role as a SMSF trustee the SMSF Association has launched a free online resource.

By completing this course, you will have learnt;

The basic facts about Superannuation and Self-Managed Superannuation Funds
How an SMSF works
The investment rules for SMSFs
The administration process to keep your SMSF healthy.

If want a source of constantly updated new on what is relevant to SMSFs then you can get subscribe free to The #SMSF News which picks up most relevant SMSF articles across the web daily. Also if you are on Twitter make sure to follow us as @SMSFCoach and subscribe to this blog up on the left hand column.

Are you looking for an advisor that will keep you up to date and provide guidance and tips like in this blog? then why now contact me at our Castle Hill or Windsor office in Northwest Sydney to arrange a one on one consultation. Just click the Schedule Now button up on the left to find the appointment options.

Liam Shorte B.Bus SSA™ AFP

SMSF Specialist Advisor™ & Financial Planner

Tel: 02　8853 6833, Mobile: 0413 936 299

liam@verante.com.au

PO Box 6002 BHBC, Baulkham Hills NSW 2153

Liam Shorte is a partner in VERANTE Financial Planning, Corporate Authorised Representative of Genesys Wealth Advisers Limited, Licence No 232686, Genesys Wealth Advisers Limited ABN 20 060 778 216 • AFSL No.232686

Important information :

The information in this article is provided for illustrative purposes only and does not take into consideration your personal circumstances. You are encouraged to seek financial advice suitable to your circumstances to avoid a decision that is not appropriate. Any reference to your actual circumstances is coincidental. Genesys and its representatives receive fees and brokerage from the provision of financial advice or placement of financial products.

Liam Shorte B.Bus SSA™ AFP

Financial Planner & SMSF Specialist Advisor™

Tel: 02　98941844, Mobile: 0413 936 299

PO Box 6002 BHBC, Baulkham Hills NSW 2153

5/15 Terminus St. Castle Hill NSW 2154

Corporate Authorised Representative of Viridian Select Pty Ltd ABN 41 621 447 345, AFSL 51572

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by SMSF Coach - Liam Shorte on December 15, 2014 • Permalink

Posted in News & Stats, SMSF Management, Trustee

Posted by SMSF Coach - Liam Shorte on December 15, 2014

https://smsfcoach.com.au/2014/12/15/smsf-sector-maturing-as-services-improving-from-industry-and-regulator/

Video: Don’t Sign That Trustee Declaration if You are Not Sure of Your Duties

Have you recently or are you currently looking at setting up an SMSF. There will be loads of paperwork to sign and sometimes the importance of some documents are not stressed enough in the process.

The ATO Trustee Declaration is one of those key documents not to be taken lightly:

The declaration aims to ensure that new trustees understand their obligations and responsibilities.

The declaration lists key matters that you must understand in order to effectively manage an SMSF, including information about:

the sole purpose test
trustee duties
investment restrictions
record-keeping, reporting and lodgement obligations

Watch this video from the ATO for a little more detail then read on below.

I recommend that all new Self Managed Superannuation Fund Trustees complete a short FREE online course about their duties before signing this document. the course is available here at www.smsftrustee.com and yes it is really free with no obligations.

You even get a nice little certificate to put on file once completed. It’s not rocket science but it will clarify how important it is to be aware of your obligations as Trustee of your own fund.

Remember you must complete this compulsory declaration if you become a new trustee (or director of a corporate trustee) of:

a new self-managed super fund (SMSF)
an existing SMSF.

You must sign this declaration within 21 days of becoming a trustee or director of a corporate trustee of an SMSF.

Liam Shorte B.Bus SSA™ AFP

Financial Planner & SMSF Specialist Advisor™

Tel: 02　98941844, Mobile: 0413 936 299

PO Box 6002 BHBC, Baulkham Hills NSW 2153

5/15 Terminus St. Castle Hill NSW 2154

Corporate Authorised Representative of Viridian Advisory Pty Ltd (ABN 34 605 438 042) (AFSL 476223)

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by SMSF Coach - Liam Shorte on September 1, 2014 • Permalink

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Posted by SMSF Coach - Liam Shorte on September 1, 2014

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Free ATO Webinars for SMSF Trustees & Professionals

…and those considering an SMSF.

Free SMSF Webinars

Not sure who to trust for information about setting up and running an SMSF. Well I hope after following my blog for a while you will trust me but I know that takes time so your first port of call might be the regulator for self managed super funds , the ATO.

They have lots of webinars that you can attend live, download a recording to listen at your pleasure or if you prefer to read you can download the transcript.

SMSF trustees

Note: there are no live sessions currently scheduled for these webinars.

However, recordings of past webinars are now available here.

Past webinars for SMSF professionals

Liam Shorte B.Bus SSA™ AFP

Financial Planner & SMSF Specialist Advisor™

Tel: 02　98941844, Mobile: 0413 936 299

PO Box 6002 BHBC, Baulkham Hills NSW 2153

5/15 Terminus St. Castle Hill NSW 2154

Corporate Authorised Representative of Viridian Select Pty Ltd ABN 41 621 447 345, AFSL 51572

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by SMSF Coach - Liam Shorte on August 29, 2014 • Permalink

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Posted by SMSF Coach - Liam Shorte on August 29, 2014

https://smsfcoach.com.au/2014/08/29/free-ato-webinars-for-smsf-trustees/

ATO video: SMSF planning for the unexpected (relationship breakdown, incapacity, death)

Most of us who run SMSFs are optimistic as far as our own capabilities and relationships are concerned and that is why we take control of our own finances and plan for the future of our own family. But life can throw curve balls at us (damn I hate using American euphemisms) and we need to be prepared for many of those factors we cannot control.

Foreseeable but unexpected issues such as a relationship breakdown, incapacity or an untimely death all too often catch us by surprise. for SMSF Trustees these are risks that needs to be managed, planned for and reviewed regularly to ensure our funds can be maintained in the short to medium term allowing for our wealth to go where we want it and tax effectively if possible and without disposing of assets in a fire sale.

The ATO have provided yet another little cracker of an educational video for SMSF trustees on planning for the unexpected (relationship breakdown, incapacity, death).

There are a few things to consider when making your plans.

You need to have a plan for what will happen to the fund if a member leaves. It may mean adding a new SMSF member, changing the type of fund or winding up the fund.

Payments from your SMSF must meet the rules in the SMSF trust deed so make sure it covers situations like incapacity, terminal illness or death of a member.

Payments must also meet tax and super laws. In some cases, you may have to withhold tax before paying a super benefit.

You need to consider the insurance needs of members when you set up your investment strategy.

You should consider making a binding death benefit nomination if you want to say who will get your super benefits when you die. An SMSF adviser or estate planner can help you get this right.

It’s also a good idea to consider what will happen if you become incapable of looking after yourself and your affairs.

You may want to appoint an enduring power of attorney who can act as trustee of your SMSF if it’s ever needed.

If relationships in an SMSF break down, you must be prepared to sort out any issues that arise. You can’t force another member to leave or stay in the SMSF or exclude them from the decision-making process.

It pays to make sure your plans including exit strategies are set from the start so that you are prepared for the unexpected. START THE CONVERSATION NOW!

Liam Shorte B.Bus SSA™ AFP

Financial Planner & SMSF Specialist Advisor™

Tel: 02　98941844, Mobile: 0413 936 299

PO Box 6002 BHBC, Baulkham Hills NSW 2153

5/15 Terminus St. Castle Hill NSW 2154

Corporate Authorised Representative of Viridian Select Pty Ltd ABN 41 621 447 345, AFSL 51572

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by SMSF Coach - Liam Shorte on August 21, 2014 • Permalink

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Posted by SMSF Coach - Liam Shorte on August 21, 2014

https://smsfcoach.com.au/2014/08/21/ato-video-smsf-planning-for-the-unexpected-relationship-breakdown-incapacity-death/

Thinking About An SMSF – There’s An ATO App For That

So you like the sound of an SMSF and you may even have read a few blogs and articles but you want to know what the Tax Man thinks about them or more to the point what the ATO feels you should consider as part of your decision. Well now you can check out their suggestions via a new mobile and tablet app.

Here is their promo:

“The ATO app now helps you run your SMSF from your mobile device. Let’s face it, we run everything else from our phones, so why not get hands-on with our tax and super too? With information and assistance tailored to trustees, we’re making it easier for you to understand your responsibilities and manage your fund. Use checklists to plan your activities throughout the year and never forget important tasks. Get the latest news and updates straight from the source, check out new SMSF education videos and find out what other trustees are asking about in the FAQs.

We’ve also added a package for people considering if an SMSF is right for them called ‘Thinking about an SMSF’. This is designed to help people who are looking into setting up an SMSF understand what’s really involved and think about whether this major financial decision is right for them. ‘Thinking about an SMSF’ is also a good refresher for new and existing trustees with plenty of information about responsibilities and important things to consider.”

Download the app and access more handy information on SMSFs, superannuation and your tax

Don’t forget to check out their very handy SMSF Checklists section.

Liam Shorte B.Bus SSA™ AFP

Financial Planner & SMSF Specialist Advisor™

Tel: 02　98941844, Mobile: 0413 936 299

PO Box 6002 BHBC, Baulkham Hills NSW 2153

5/15 Terminus St. Castle Hill NSW 2154

Corporate Authorised Representative of Viridian Advisory Pty Ltd (ABN 34 605 438 042) (AFSL 476223)

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by SMSF Coach - Liam Shorte on July 7, 2014 • Permalink

Posted in Checklists, Retirement Planning, SMSF Management, Trustee

Posted by SMSF Coach - Liam Shorte on July 7, 2014

https://smsfcoach.com.au/2014/07/07/thinking-about-an-smsf-theres-an-ato-app-for-that/

Loss Aversion – What Can Golf Teach SMSF Trustees About Investing

Have you lost your confidence in your investment capabilities because of a recent investment loss? Why does that fear after a loss cause you sleepless nights and possibly to forego new opportunities and lose sight of your long-term goals? This video, from Franklin Templeton Investments, which explains the concept of “loss aversion” might help you.

As an SMSF Coach to Trustees of Self Managed Superannuation Funds and anyone who manages a portfolio of investments I help people focus on the big picture and put both the wins and the losses in to the proper perspective. I truly believe that if you understand your investments clearly and also understand the market dynamics and movements that resulted in a share, property or managed fund having done so well or so poorly then you are less likely to have a knee-jerk reaction and to make a better informed decision on your next move.

Liam Shorte B.Bus SSA™ AFP

Financial Planner & SMSF Specialist Advisor™

Tel: 02　98941844, Mobile: 0413 936 299

PO Box 6002 BHBC, Baulkham Hills NSW 2153

5/15 Terminus St. Castle Hill NSW 2154

Corporate Authorised Representative of Viridian Select Pty Ltd ABN 41 621 447 345, AFSL 51572

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by SMSF Coach - Liam Shorte on June 20, 2014 • Permalink

Posted in Investment Strategies, Trustee

Posted by SMSF Coach - Liam Shorte on June 20, 2014

https://smsfcoach.com.au/2014/06/20/loss-aversion-what-can-golf-teach-smsf-trustees-about-investing/

SMSF video coaching – What’s involved in setting up and running a SMSF

I love that the ATO is getting on the front foot as far as education of potential SMSF Trustees. This video should be the first step in educating yourself on what decisions are required to set up and maintain a compliant Self Managed superannuation Fund

Here is a guide to the contents of the video in case you want to skip back to a certain section but I recommend you watch it in full at least a few times. It’s only 2 minutes 20 seconds and it is a structure you may need for 50 or more years! Make the effort and do your research before committing to setting up a SMSF.