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The Better Targeted Superannuation Concessions measure (known as the Division 296 tax) is now law and takes effect from 1 July 2026. For those with large super balances, it’s important to understand what the new tax does, why it’s been introduced,..

 Self managed superannuation funds (SMSFs) can offer significant flexibility, allowing the members to make investments and enter arrangements that may not be available through retail or industry superannuation funds. However, being an SMSF trustee..

If you run a business, you already know the juggling act that comes with managing the payroll process — paying staff on time, managing cash flow, and staying compliant. From 1 July 2026, there’s a major change coming that will reshape how you handle..

Running, or deciding to set up a self-managed super fund (SMSF) gives you control, but it also brings legal responsibilities. 

If your super balance is comfortably below $3 million, you can probably relax — the proposed changes to the super rules shouldn’t adversely affect you (yet). But if your super is nudging that level, or if you’re clearly over, the Treasurer’s latest..

On 1 July 2025 the superannuation guarantee rate increased to 12% which is the final stage of a series of previously legislated increases. 

Employers currently need to make superannuation guarantee (SG) contributions for their employees by 28 days..

From 1 July 2025, the superannuation guarantee (SG) rate officially rose to 12% of ordinary time earnings (OTE). This is the final step in the gradual increase legislated under previous reforms.

‘Payday super’ will overhaul the way in which superannuation guarantee is administered. We will look at the first details and the impending obligations on employers.

Are you in the process of purchasing a piece of land with someone and have the intention of developing the land and subdividing it? Well, here’s what you need to know to avoid an unnecessary tax along the way.