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Super strategy, contribution rules, pension planning and SMSF guidance.
View our Superannuation service →A self-managed super fund gives you direct control of your retirement savings, but it also makes you the trustee, with real legal duties. Here's how setup, costs and compliance actually work, and what to weigh before starting one.
Read article →Your super doesn't automatically flow to your estate or follow your will. Here's who can receive it, how it's taxed, and the strategies that can reduce the tax burden on your loved ones.
Division 296 adds an extra layer of tax to superannuation balances above $3 million from 1 July 2026. Here's what it means, who it affects, and why the year to 30 June 2027 is the window to plan.
Salary sacrificing into super is one of the most tax-effective strategies available to Australian employees. Here are 10 things you need to understand before you start, including the traps that catch people out.
The 2026 budget left SMSF capital gains tax rules untouched while reforming individual CGT from 1 July 2027. How SMSF CGT works and why the gap is widening.
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Major super changes start 1 July 2026, including higher caps, new taxes on large balances and pension limits. Learn what it means and why advice matters.
On 1 July 2026, the Small Business Superannuation Clearing House (SBSCH) will close permanently as part of the Payday Super reforms. With only a few months left, employers still using the SBSCH need to find an alternative option, and soon.
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From 1 July 2026, employers will be required to pay Superannuation Guarantee (SG) contributions at the same time as employee wages, rather than quarterly.
With the start of a new year, many of us take time to reflect on what we've achieved and what we want the year ahead to look like. Whether you're running a busi
Approaching retirement? Learn how to use your superannuation for income, reduce tax and plan ahead with expert retirement planning advice.
With more than $4 trillion in superannuation, scammers see it as a goldmine. ASIC has warned of a rise in pushy sales tactics and false promises. Here's how to keep your nest egg safe.
Every self-managed super fund must meet a set of annual compliance obligations by 30 June. Missing a deadline doesn't just mean a penalty. It can put your fund's complying status at risk. Here's everything on the list.
Australia's Super Guarantee (SG) rate reached 12% on 1 July 2025. See the full SG rate history by year, what the 12% milestone means for your salary sacrifice and take-home pay, and how to make the most of the increase.
Understanding how much you can contribute to superannuation, and in what form, is fundamental to maximising your retirement savings and managing your tax. Here are the 2025–26 rules in plain English.
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