SMSF Australia Blog Articles

Excess Contributions in an SMSF: What Happens?

Excess Contributions in an SMSF: What Happens?Exceeded your super contribution caps? Learn how the ATO taxes excess concessional and non-concessional contributions in an SMSF, and your release options.

Emily Cooper

August 27, 2026

Read time: 5 mins

What is the CGT retirement exemption?

What is the CGT retirement exemption?The CGT retirement exemption lets you disregard up to $500,000 of capital gains on active asset sales. Learn how to contribute those proceeds into your SMSF.

Emily Cooper

May 9, 2026

Read time: 8 mins

Spouse contributions in an SMSF | Explained

Spouse contributions in an SMSF | ExplainedSpouse contributions can boost your partner's super and may entitle you to an 18% tax offset. Learn the income limits, contribution caps, and SMSF requirements.

Bryce Terry

May 3, 2026

Read time: 9 mins

What does PayDay Super mean for my SMSF?

What does PayDay Super mean for my SMSF?From 1 July 2026, super must be paid on payday. Your SMSF needs a complying ESA and NPP-enabled bank account to receive contributions within the 7-day window.

Bryce Terry

April 18, 2026

Read time: 9 mins

Are Re-Contribution strategies a scheme to avoid tax?

Are Re-Contribution strategies a scheme to avoid tax?Re-contribution strategies are generally accepted by the ATO for estate planning purposes, but certain arrangements can trigger Part IVA anti-avoidance rules.

Cassandra Vatovec

December 14, 2025

Read time: 7 mins

What Is the Cap for Non-Concessional Contributions in 2026?

What Is the Cap for Non-Concessional Contributions in 2026?The non-concessional contributions cap is $120,000 for the 2025/26 financial year, rising to $130,000 in 2026/27. Learn about eligibility, total super balance thresholds, and the bring-forward rule.

Christopher Overton

December 12, 2025

Read time: 6 mins

What Is the Concessional Contributions Cap for 2026?

What Is the Cap for Non-Concessional Contributions in 2026?The concessional contributions cap is $30,000 per member for 2025/26, rising to $32,500 in 2026/27. Learn what counts as a concessional contribution, Div 293 implications, and carry-forward rules.

Luke Edwards

December 6, 2025

Read time: 5 mins

How to rollover super into an SMSF

How to rollover super into an SMSFSince October 2021, all SMSF rollovers must use SuperStream. Learn how to transfer super from your existing fund into your SMSF

Bryce Terry

August 18, 2025

Read time: 5 mins

Can I reduce tax by putting money into super?

Can I reduce tax by putting money into superYes, concessional super contributions can save high-income earners up to 30% in tax. Learn how salary sacrifice, member contributions, carry-forward rules, and spouse contributions work in an SMSF

Luke Edwards

May 29, 2025

Read time: 10 mins

Contributing to my SMSF after I turn 65

Contributing to my SMSF after I turn 65Life 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

Cassandra Vatovec

April 11, 2025

Read time: 4 mins

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