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Transition to retirement

Hi Paul,

How does the transition to retirement work for your SMSF if one of the funds members is not over 55?

Members are aged: 51 and 56, and both are still working.


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TTR Pension

Hi Paul, how does it work (TTR pension) for your SMSF if one of the funds members is not over 55yo?

Members ages = 51yo and 56yo and both still working.


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BT Balanced Equity

Hi,

I am thinking about investing in the BT Balanced Equity income series offering 7.5% plus franking.

My understanding is that the risk is low as they only invest in the ASX 200 and cover the index with a put to ensure the fund is not severely impacted with a substantial correction.

Are you able to advise if this is:

A. low risk
B. a good investment for income verses a term deposit
C. any other risks I haven’t thought through.

I appreciate your insights.


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Seniors Health Card

My SMSF is in pension mode and I qualify for the CSHC.

I would like to go overseas for 2 to 3 months but am confused how this will affect the CSHC.

Newspaper articles relating to this are bit confusing – some say maximum overseas stay of 6 weeks, while others say 19 weeks.

I know that for travel over 6 weeks the card is cancelled and a new application must be lodged. Would this not lead to loss of grandfathering for current holders?


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Taxation fees for your SMSF

Hi there,

I have a SMSF and I pay a tax accountant .6% of my portfolio each year to handle my tax, audit requirements, and any taxation issues.

Is this an average cost?


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