Death and taxes – BEE-yond the grave

National Conference 2023

Whilst death and taxes are both inevitable, SMSFs offer unique opportunities that can assist in reducing tax payable on superannuation death benefits.
 
In this session we will review the taxation of death benefits and review strategies that can minimise death benefits tax in an SMSF as well as share examples and insights including:
 
  • Briefly revisiting the recontribution strategies available to older clients post 1 July 2022
  • Considering the opportunities to minimise tax on insurance proceeds
  • Examining the conditions required to utilise the deduction for future liability to pay benefits
  • Dealing with legacy pension reserves on death.

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