Superannuation Death Benefit Calculator
This superannuation death benefit calculator is designed to help you calculate the death benefit payable to each beneficiary and the tax payable by the recipients. A superannuation death benefit is a payment made to from a superannuation account to the beneficiary of...
Reversionary Pension Beneficiary
A reversionary pension is an income stream pension that automatically passes to the reversionary beneficiary upon death of the original owner of the pension. A reversionary pension beneficiary is a person who will receive an income stream pension when the original...
Difference Between Binding and Non-Binding Nominations
Through the use of a superannuation nomination form, an individual has the ability to nominate which of their beneficiaries will receive their superannuation or pension balance in the event of their own death. A superannuation nomination can be Binding or Non-Binding....
What is a Recontribution Strategy?
A superannuation recontribution strategy involves withdrawing some or all of your super balance and recontributing back into super as a non-concessional contribution. It is a reasonably common strategy recommended by financial advisers to their clients under certain...Lapsing Binding Death Benefit Nomination
A lapsing binding death benefit nomination is a super nomination that has an expiry date. There are various death benefit nominations you can make. Generally, a non-binding nomination will be non-lapsing. A binding nomination can be lapsing or non-lapsing. The type of...Non-Binding Death Benefit Nomination
A Non-Binding Death Benefit Nomination is a declaration made to the trustee of your super fund. A superannuation fund trustee is responsible for the management of your superannuation savings on your behalf. You are able to submit a nomination to the trustee detailing...Binding Death Benefit Nomination Pros & Cons
There are a number of advantages and disadvantages of superannuation binding death benefit nominations. A superannuation binding death benefit nomination is akin to a Will for your super. Your Will does not control who receives your super if you die. The distribution...Pension Refresh Strategy
A pension refresh strategy involves commuting an existing pension and commencing a new pension to include contributions accumulated since the original pension was initially established. Starting a superannuation pension does not prohibit a person from continuing to...Tax on Non-Concessional Contributions
Tax on non-concessional contributions to super can be divided into three parts. Namely, contributions tax, earnings tax and withdrawal tax. This article covers the tax on non-concessional contributions during these three stages of superannuation. Contributions tax is...
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