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Oct 11, 2025

Unlock the benefits of downsizer super contributions

Are you nearing retirement and looking for ways to boost your superannuation savings? Downsizer super contributions might be the perfect solution for you! This unique opportunity allows eligible ...

Sep 12, 2025 ATO cracking down on early release schemes: what you need to know

When you’re facing unexpected medical bills, accessing your superannuation early on compassionate release grounds can feel like a lifeline. But recent warnings from the ATO, alongside health

Aug 12, 2025

Timing is everything – SMSFs and minimum pension payments

As an SMSF trustee, it’s your responsibility to ensure that all members receiving an account-based pension are paid their minimum pension amounts by 30 June each financial year. If you don’t meet

Jul 4, 2025 Does your partner have far more super than you?

Why consider contribution splitting? Superannuation contribution splitting offers couples a practical strategy to balance retirement savings between partners. This approach is particularly

Jun 7, 2025

Upcoming superannuation changes from 1 July 2025: What Australian businesses need to know

As part of ongoing reforms to strengthen Australia’s retirement system, several key superannuation changes will come into effect on 1 July 2025. Announced by the Australian Government and

May 6, 2025 Roadmap to retirement: Creating an investment strategy for your SMSF

Taking control of your retirement through a self-managed super fund (SMSF) is a significant decision that puts you in the driver's seat of your financial future. If you’ve decided that an SMSF

Apr 7, 2025

What payday super could mean for you

The way superannuation is paid may be about to undergo a significant transformation. As part of the Labor government’s efforts to strengthen the system, the proposed “payday super” reforms

Mar 27, 2025

Federal Budget 2025 Super Related Measures

On Tuesday, 25 March 2025, Treasurer Jim Chalmers handed down the 2025-26 Federal Budget, his 4th Budget. It was a non-eventful budget for superannuation. The only super item of note was some

Mar 14, 2025

Time to check your super contributions for high income employees

You may be familiar with the minimum amount an employer has to contribute to an employee’s super each quarter: 11.5% this year and 12% from 1 July 2025. You might not be as familiar with the

Feb 11, 2025

Making smart super investment choices

Choosing the right investment option for your superannuation is important for your retirement savings. It's essential to understand the different types of investment options and their associated

Jan 7, 2025

Making financial advice more accessible and affordable

Good news for Australians seeking financial guidance! The Government has announced plans to make quality financial advice more accessible and affordable for everyone. Why is this important? Recent

Dec 6, 2024

Balancing super between spouses: a strategic approach to retirement planning

As retirement approaches, couples often discover a significant imbalance in their superannuation accounts. This disparity can become crucial when planning for retirement, and addressing it

Nov 4, 2024

Super Contributions – Why Professional Advice Matters

A recent Administrative Appeals Tribunal case (BVZH and FCT [2024] AATA 3618) highlights the importance of getting professional tax and financial planning advice before making large contributions to

Oct 9, 2024

Valuing fund assets for SMSFs

If you are the trustee of a self-managed super fund (SMSF), each year you need to value your SMSF’s assets at market value and provide supporting evidence to your auditor. Market value

Sep 12, 2024

Accessing Super From Age 60 to 65

From 1 July 2024, the rules for accessing superannuation became somewhat simplified: the preservation age when you can begin to access your benefits is now effectively age 60. However, until you

Aug 13, 2024

Brad Seeto on the Property Ownership Wealth and Everything Related (POWER) Podcast hosted by Melissa Ashcroft from AAA Financial

Our founder, Brad Seeto discusses the reasons why he entered the finance industry, life tips, financial tips and tax focus areas with Melissa Ashcroft from AAA

Jul 7, 2024

Early Access to Super For Dental Work

The Dental Board of Australia has raised concerns regarding growing reports of dental practitioners encouraging patients to access super in order to fund their dental care. Administered by the ATO

Jun 4, 2024

Finalist SMSF Firm of the year and Partner of the year

Bramelle Partners has been shortlisted for the 2024 Australian Accounting Awards Bramelle Partners has been named as a finalist in the Australian Accounting Awards for SMSF Firm the year and Brad

Jun 4, 2024

Federal Budget 2024: Super related measures

On Tuesday 14 May 2024, Treasurer Jim Chalmers handed down the 2024-25 Federal Budget, his 3rd Budget. The major superannuation and retirement-related measures announced in the Budget include the

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