{"product_id":"the-superannuation-handbook-2008-09-isbn-9780731409426","title":"The Superannuation Handbook 2008-09","description":"Each year \u003ci\u003eThe Superannuation Handbook\u003c\/i\u003e is fully revised and updated to reflect the many changes to superannuation rules, the ways you can save for retirement and the best way to eventually access your savings without it costing you thousands in fees. It includes information on the myriad changes that have been recently proposed and come into effect after July 1, including the changes that effect self-managed superannuation funds and small business owners.  \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eComprehensive single-volume reference on all aspects of superannuation, from established expert authors\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eNow in its sixth year of publication\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePublished each year in August so that the latest changes to super, including those announced for the May Federal Budget, are covered\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePlain-English, concise explanations and over 100 practical examples to illustrate money-saving, wealth-creating strategies\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eBarbara Smith won an Order of Australia in 2006 for her contribution to the Australian financial services industry, reinforcing her reputation as a trusted and reputable adviser and commentator\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e  List of abbreviations vii  \u003cp\u003ePreface Understanding superannuation ix\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePart I Superannuation issues for everyone\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1 Superannuation issues you need to know about 3\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2 Who is your superannuation provider? 9\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3 Planning for your superannuation needs 21\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4 It’s never too early to plan for retirement 35\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5 Investment basics 45\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6 Incentives for low income earners 61\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePart II Superannuation issues for employees\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7 The superannuation guarantee and employees 77\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8 Salary sacrifi ce and superannuation 85\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9 Choosing a fund and investment option 93\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10 Superannuation contributions and tax issues 105\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePart III Superannuation issues for employers\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11 Making superannuation contributions for your employees 121\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12 Choice of fund — the employer’s perspective 135\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart IV Superannuation issues for the self-employed, investors and higher income earners\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13 Contributions for the self-employed and investors 143\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14 Capital gains tax small business exemptions and concessions 149\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e15 Self managed superannuation funds 157\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart V Employer payments on termination of employment and superannuation payments\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e16 Employer payments on termination of employment 167\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart VI Leaving a job and getting your benefi ts\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e17 When can superannuation be accessed? 187\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e18 Superannuation lump sums 195\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart VII Superannuation, retirement and tax strategies\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e19 Retirement funds 221\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e20 Strategies to increase superannuation and save tax 249\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart VIII Superannuation issues for couples, singles and women\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e21 Superannuation issues for couples 263\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e22 Superannuation issues for women and single people 285\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart IX Superannuation reforms and where to get help\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e23 Superannuation reforms and changes 293\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e24 Where to get help 299\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGlossary 311\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 321\u003c\/p\u003e  The authors are tax, superannuation and self managed superannuation fund specialists. \u003cb\u003eBarbara Smith\u003c\/b\u003e AM, CPA (Taxation), CFP, FTIA, MTax, Mbus, Bed, Dip Financial Planning is a leading authority on superannuation and retirement planning in Australia.  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDr. Ed Koken\u003c\/b\u003e is a PhD, MBA, MMT, MSc, BSc, is an accountant, a registered tax agent and a certified financial planner. 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