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The huge cost of super tax concessions
Retirement
The huge cost of super tax concessions
The current net annual cost of superannuation tax subsidies is around $40 billion, growing to more than $110 billion by 2060. These subsidies have...
Ron Bird | 09 June 2025
Meg on SMSFs: Withdrawing assets ahead of the $3m super tax
Retirement
Meg on SMSFs: Withdrawing assets ahead of the $3m super tax
The super tax has caused an almighty scuffle, but for SMSFs impacted by the proposed tax, a big question remains: what should they do now? Here are...
Meg Heffron | 09 June 2025
The super tax and the defined benefits scandal
Personal Finance
The super tax and the defined benefits scandal
Australia’s superannuation inequities date back to poor decisions made by Parliament two decades ago. If super for the wealthy needs resetting, so...
John Abernethy | 05 June 2025
What changes are coming into effect 1 July 2025?
Personal Finance
What changes are coming into effect 1 July 2025?
And what should investors pay attention to?
Shani Jayamanne | 02 June 2025
Future Focus: One of the most generous tax breaks in Australia 
Personal Finance
Future Focus: One of the most generous tax breaks in Australia 
But only if people owning a home get it right.
Shani Jayamanne | 27 May 2025
The ultimate EOFY superannuation checklist for 2025
Retirement
The ultimate EOFY superannuation checklist for 2025
27 important issues you should address before June 30 to ensure that your SMSF or other super fund are in order, and that you are making the most of...
Liam Shorte | 26 May 2025
Should you take out private health insurance?
Personal Finance
Should you take out private health insurance?
If you’re earning over $97,000, you’re being charged a Medicare Levy Surcharge. Should you take out private health insurance to avoid it?
Shani Jayamanne | 14 May 2025
Property has negative gearing. What do shares have?
Personal Finance
Property has negative gearing. What do shares have?
The most common tax deductions for share investing
Shani Jayamanne | 14 May 2025
Why delaying capital gains tax can boost your returns
Personal Finance
Why delaying capital gains tax can boost your returns
In this week’s episode of Investing Compass, we look at ways you can lower the impact of tax on your returns.
Shani Jayamanne | 14 May 2025
Future Focus: New super tax could slash your retirement savings
Personal Finance
Future Focus: New super tax could slash your retirement savings
More Australians will be impacted by Div 296 and unrealised capital gains than you think.
Shani Jayamanne | 12 May 2025