ClearLaw articles relating to superannuation

Plain-language: Generally, the articles are drafted by the relevant lawyers from Maddocks, and then reviewed by international plain-language expert (and Cleardocs CEO) Christopher Balmford. You will notice that they are clear, simple and easy to understand. It's the hallmark of the Cleardocs brand. It's what we do.

Feel free to browse the collection of articles below.

• Binding death benefit nominations — Caution required on non-lapsing nominations
• Holiday Homes in SMSFs — a narrow opportunity
• SMSFs funding property development through Instalment Warrants: the possibilities
• The ATO on SMSFs and related party acquisitions
• Superannuation Update for 2008
• Termination payments: what are the super contribution rules?
• Super in 2007: An eventful year in review- opportunities for you and your clients
• "Better Super" Developments: Investments in Instalment Warrants by Superannuation Funds Segregating
• The ATO's View on the Meaning of "In-House Assets"- New Draft Determination
• Defined benefit pensions: Relaxing the rule son transferring "asset-test exempt" income streams
• The ATO's latest thinking on the Sole Purpose Test for SMSFs
• Regulation of SMSFs- report by Australian National Audit Office
• Happy New Year!
• "Simpler Super pensions" 3 months transition: then one type only
• "Simpler Super" and ETPs - "Eligible" becomes "Employment"
• "Simpler Super" changes to Death Benefits - the so called "Death tax"
• ATO priorities on regulating SMSFs
• Simpler superannuation pensions: old pensions, new pensions and things to keep in mind.
• Transferring to another fund may prevent splitting
• February 2007 Developments in Super Simplification
• Superannuation Simplification: the law takes shape
• SMSF Members overseas? Beware the residency trap
• In-house assets: is your SMSF ready — or preparing — for June 2009? (Yes, that's 2009)
• SMSFs: CGT & superannuation transfers on marriage breakdown
• Self-managed superannuation funds: "related party transaction" extends to marriage breakdown
• More funding for regulation suggests more scrutiny ... records and deeds up to date?
• Outcomes of the 'Simpler Superannuation Plan' consultation period
• Super claw back from bankrupts?
• Five strategies for boosting spouse super savings ... Even after this year's budget
• Over 55? Is a transition to retirement pension the right strategy?
• SMSF regulation: conflicts of interest: commission arrangements
• Can SMSFs with individual trustees pay retirement benefits as lump sums?
• SMSF's and the sole purpose test: does carrying on a business breach the test?
• Victorian Land Tax Reminder for SMSF trustees
• The challenge of keeping your SMSF trust deed current: even in the accumulation phase
• SMSFs: changes to new contribution splitting between couples
• New considerations to decide if an "interdependency relationship" exists
• Changes to pension payment provisions
• Update to Cleardocs SMSF Deed
• SMSF: Good news for accumulation fund members
• SMSFs & Defined Benefit Pensions - Finalisation at last
• Superannuation & Tax changes. Legislation update
• ATO ups the ante on Self Managed Superannuation Fund compliance