News & Articles

Rent Relief for SMSFs

Posted on: Tuesday, April 14th, 2020
by Alex PolorotoffFollowing the recent Government announcements regarding relief for tenants of rental properties, the ATO has clarified their guidance on how this impacts SMSFs.Briefly, they have indicated they will allow SMSFs...
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Working with Covid-19

Posted on: Tuesday, April 14th, 2020
The SMSF Engine team are all fit and healthy and working remotely to provide high quality SMSF services to our clients during these challenging times.  If you need any assistance we are ready to help.Early Access to Super – ...
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How Recent Super Changes Affect ABPs and TRIS

Posted on: Wednesday, November 1st, 2017
Despite the recent superannuation reforms, and the introduction of the new transfer balance cap, starting an ABP is still very tax-effective, since the income from the assets supporting the ABP (i.e., basically up to $1.6 million...
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Why it’s important to review the Trust Deed of a SMSF

Posted on: Thursday, October 26th, 2017
The Trust Deed of a Self Managed Superannuation Fund governs the operation of the Fund.  While Superannuation Legislation changes from time to time, if the deed does not allow for certain actions then that action is not allowed and can...
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Changes to Segregated Pension Assets and Actuarial Certificates

Posted on: Thursday, September 28th, 2017
In this article we discuss the changes and implications to segregated pension assets and actuarial certificates from 2017/18 year including some ways you may be able reduce the administrative impact these changes may have on your...
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