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Capital losses present taxing dilemmas
11th Feb 2008
Stock market volatility draws attention to the issue of capital losses by superannuation funds that are paying pensions.
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Superannuation, tax and pensions: confusion still surrounds simple system
8th Feb 2008
As at February 2008, it appears a number of questions still exist regarding the tax treatment of payments from a superannuation fund.
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US weakness damages $A
7th Feb 2008
The Australian dollar was trading at $US0.8955 in afternoon trade on 7 February 2008.
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Take a test to stay onside with the taxman
6th Feb 2008
Trustees of self-managed superannuation funds in Australia should be mindful of the regulatory regime governing the sector.
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Nod to first-home buyers' tax break
5th Feb 2008
To soften the anticipated interest rate rise on 5 February 2008, the Australian Labor Party is expected to announce a new subsidy.
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Tax ruling delays cramp property play
4th Feb 2008
DBA Butler's Daniel Butler says do-it-yourself (DIY) fund investors are increasingly inclined to borrow in order to invest in property.
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Unions up pressure for more super
1st Feb 2008
Australian unions want employers to increase superannuation contributions.
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Super industry calls for worthy sacrifice
30th Jan 2008
The Association of Superannuation Funds of Australia (ASFA) has made a pre-Budget pitch for changes to superannuation rules.
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Better off going for brokers
29th Jan 2008
Australian small businesses can get a better deal by using a finance broker.
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More scrutiny on super fund trustees
25th Jan 2008
The Australian Taxation Office will increase its monitoring of trustees of superannuation funds.
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