SMSF Australia Blog Articles

Explore what your SMSF can invest in, from shares and property to crypto and collectables, plus the rules governing related-party transactions

SMSF benefits are generally tax-free from age 60. Learn how death benefits, dependant pensions, TRIS payments and early release conditions are taxed.

Your will doesn't control your super. How SMSF death benefits pass to a spouse, why binding nominations matter, and what happens if there's none.

The key features of an SMSF: up to six members, trustee rules, the sole purpose test, permitted investments, related-party limits and setup costs.

SMSF accountants prepare the financials and tax return; independent auditors check compliance. How the roles differ and why they must stay separate.

Directors of an SMSF corporate trustee need a director ID; individual trustees don't. When and how to apply through the ABRS, plus common questions.

How an SMSF can invest in a related unit trust: the 5% in-house asset limit, ungeared unit trust rules, NALI risks, LRBAs and worked examples.

Life is not over at 65.  Many people are still working, and life events means you may inherit money from your parents or sell a business or sell your home

There is no cap on the amount of money that a person can have in super. A lot of articles are rattling around the internet talking about $1.9million in super

Yes, it is possible, but care is required to ensure the renovation does not breach the superannuation laws and regulations (SISA) as well as the taxation laws. Generally, a property