Friday, May 14, 2010

Gov’t changes good for SMSF borrowers

Budget changes to self managed super funds (SMSFs) will create greater certainty around borrowing to invest in shares and property.

Accountancy firm Chan & Naylor, has backed government measures that will bring greater clarity on borrowing requirements.

“SMSFs are highly effective investment vehicles which should be encouraged and promoted by the government as a means of bolstering national retirement savings and reducing the dependency on government for retirement income,” said chief executive Sal Carrero.

Mr Carrero added that taxpayers with non-complaint SMSFs risk being stung by penalty fees, audits and tax office scrutiny.

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