BLB News

Getting that related party loan back on track

28/04/2016

It's about 2 months away from the 30 June 2016 deadline the ATO has set in relation to fixing any non-arm's length related party loans advanced for limited recourse borrowing arrangements.

Key assets and estate planning considerations for businesses

28/04/2016

This article discusses some of the key estate planning considerations for individuals who play a major role in a small to medium business.

Readers help Mickey with his plight

28/04/2016

Last month we met Mickey, a 60 year old retiree wishing to pay a pension using his self managed superannuation fund, and we looked at all the things he could do if he had a little money.

"All the things I could do, if I had a little money, it's a rich man's world"

30/03/2016

The cost of living is going up, and the rate of dying is slowing down. Why the current minimum withdrawal rates for pensions may no longer support the Australian ageing population.

How special is your special purpose constitution?

30/03/2016

If you have a standard company that is ONLY acting as the trustee of a self managed superannuation fund then you are missing out on the benefits of a special purpose company.