2016 FEDERAL BUDGET

Tools & guides

Marcus Evans looks at super changes and what advisers need to know when dealing with SMSFs....

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Tools & guides

Josh Rundmann looks at myth busting term allocation pension treatment misconceptions....

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Superannuation

SMSFs would be most affected by the 2016 Federal Budget changes to superannuation, while the $1.6 million limit would increase flows into retail and industry funds....

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Superannuation

The most controversial changes to super proposed in the Federal Budget such as the $500k lifetime limit have not been mentioned in the first tranche of draft legislation,...

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Editorial

There can be no doubting how many life/risk advisers remain aggrieved by the LIF outcome, but bi-partisan Parliamentary support means there is no unscrambling the omelett...

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Tools & guides

Curtis Dowel looks at five opportunities planners can consider in the lead up to the possible superannuation changes proposed in the 2016 Federal Budget....

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Editorial

Mike Taylor writes that the major parties need to understand that notwithstanding the delicate make-up of the Senate, it is time to end the uncertainty around superannuat...

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Financial planning

The Federal Government will allow its expert standards setting body discretion to issue exemptions on a case-by-case basis....

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Features

A double dissolution election has left many financial planning policies in limbo, and advisers are demanding certainty on at least three key issues, Malavika Santhebennur...

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Tools & guides

Given the significant amount of interest in the superannuation-related changes proposed, what follows is a compilation of common questions relating to these proposals by ...

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Editorial

Mike Taylor writes that the critics of the Government’s Budget super changes should expect minor tactical adjustments rather than major reversals....

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Features

The financial planning industry has probably accepted by now that change is a constant, stemming from legislation, regulation, or the Budget. Malavika Santhebennur wades ...

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Features

Decisions regarding tax this financial year have a lot to do with the upcoming federal election and possible legislative changes. Jassmyn Goh finds out how advisers can b...

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Tools & guides

Catherine Chivers looks at the key changes and potential Budget 2016 impacts on superannuation and taxation of small businesses....

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Policy & Regulation

The Federal opposition is consulting with stakeholders and experts to ensure Budget proposal changes do not negatively impact people on lower incomes. ...

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