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Downsizing provisions are a mixed bag
While far from ideal, the budget initiative to allow older Australians to deposit up to $300,000 each in superannuation when they downsize their home is welcome.
Executive chairman of Dixon Advisory
While far from ideal, the budget initiative to allow older Australians to deposit up to $300,000 each in superannuation when they downsize their home is welcome.
​The federal government's recent decision to postpone drawing from the Future Fund is welcome news for members of its defined benefit funds.
The budget announced an initiative to allow first home buyers to build up accessible savings in their super: how popular will it be?
This year's budget is unlikely to include further changes to super.
Whether or not the government removes the ability of self-managed super funds to borrow to purchase property or other investments, the implications for investors are relatively minor.
​Understanding the fine details of capital gains tax can improve investment returns.
If you're working, contributing to super beats paying off investment debt.
The emphasis should be on the merits of the assets purchased and not the tax savings from the transaction.
Is this as good as it gets for investors?
The US tax system is heavily biased in favour of owners of modest properties with mortgage commitments and limits the subsidy available to geared investors.
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