Sladen Snippet - Legislation released for welcome superannuation changes
As previously discussed here, the May 2021 budget announcements included a number of changes aimed at increasing flexibility in the superannuation system. Some of these key changes have now been introduced to Parliament as part of the Treasury Laws Amendment (Enhancing Superannuation Outcomes For Australians and Helping Australian Businesses Invest) Bill 2021 (Bill).
Sladen Snippet – SMSFs can have 6 members from 1 July 2021
The Bill which increases the maximum allowable number of members in an SMSF to six (the current maximum is four members) has passed both houses of Parliament and is now law. From 1 July 2021, SMSFs can now have anywhere between one to six members.