Everything you need to know about SMSF (including what it stands for)

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Self managed superannuation funds or SMSFs are growing in popularity. Some figures have suggested that 31% of Australian retirement savings are held through self managed superannuation funds, out performing industry and/or retail funds. Why self-managed super? There are three main reasons why SMSFs are attractive: More control and flexibility over what you can invest in (including the ability to borrow … Read More

The low down on GST for small business

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Last week, treasury boss Martin Parkinson reignited the GST debate by insisting that the GST must rise to 12% as a deficit decade looms for budget.  While the debate has been bubbling along since the introduction of the GST, it did remind us of the debate around GST small for business. Most start-ups wonder: to register for GST or not? … Read More