To
start off, what is a Self Managed Super Funds or SMSF? This is a
superannuation fund or a particular type of arrangement made
available for citizens of Australia so they can have funds when they
finally retire. These funds are not only supported by the Australian
government employers are required to provide minimum procurement to
its employees.
Currently,
the minimum provision for employers to contribute to their employees
for a superannuation fund stands at 9% of their salaries. What does
it mean? It means that employers need to pay their retired employees
through the fund every three months. The fund equates to how long the
employee has been working with them, plus the total of law-mandated
contribution and free willed beneficence. In addition, earnings,
taxes, and fees also come into play. These important factors are paid
to employees when they retire. In a nutshell, retirees get the total
amount of funds depending on the required contributions made by their
employers.
In case you are in the greater Perth metropolitan area, Baggetta & Co are well known SMSF experts and can help you set up and manage your own Super Fund.
The
benefits of Self-Managed Super Funds or SMSF cannot simply be
understated. Not only does a fund member have access to backup funds
when they retire their dependents can also benefit from it when they
pass away. The other perks of being a fund member are included below:
The
privilege of greater autonomy on retirement savings – You will be
able to take charge of where you want to put your money whether your
plan is to purchase or sell your chosen type of investment.
A
wide array of investment choices – Imagine having the luxury of
choosing your desired investment from among attractive options such
as direct property, listed shares, exchange traded funds or ETF’S,
corporate bonds, managed investments, and listed investment companies
or LCI’s (Click here to find out more).
Possible
tax exemptions – Fund members will be able to enjoy potential tax
exemptions associated with the fund
A
unique opportunity to borrow from the fund – Fund members can
borrow money from their SMSF through a particular type of
arrangement. This arrangement is usually though direct properties, an
investment option that normally involves access to funds, and can be
acquired by them.
Self
Managed Super Funds or SMSF ensures that retirees have a central fund
where they can manage their lucrative investment choices, and have
instant access to funds when they need it. In short, retirees in
Australia have backup sources of money when they finally call it a
day, and say goodbye to their employers.