by Team Garnet | May 18, 2022 | Assistance, Superannuation
Due to COVID-19, trustees of a Self Managed Super Fund may provide or accept certain types of relief, which constitute contraventions of the super laws, the ATO is offering support to SMSF trustees. You may also have been stranded overseas because of travel bans,...
by Team Garnet | Oct 14, 2021 | Superannuation
The ATO has announced the extension of various COVID-19 relief for SMSF trustees to the 2021-22 financial year. Due to the ongoing economic impacts of COVID-19 on large parts of Australia, in particular, those States and Territories which have had to endure lengthy...
by Team Garnet | Jul 2, 2021 | Investments, Superannuation
Contrary to popular belief, your Self Managed Super Fund can actually invest in collectables such as artworks, jewellery and wine as well as personal use assets such as boats, classic cars or other vehicles. However, investment in these assets must meet very strict...
by Team Garnet | May 19, 2021 | Insurance, Superannuation
It is estimated that around 70% of Australians with life insurance hold it through their super fund. Having insurance through your super fund is tax-effective and has various advantages such as having cheaper premiums and usually having fewer health checks. Most funds...
by Team Garnet | Apr 14, 2021 | Superannuation
Do you know what happens with your superannuation funds if you pass away before using them? While we’re dutifully putting money into our super in the hopes of making our retirement more comfortable, many of us have not considered the possibility that we may not be...