There are advantages of setting up a smsf there is no doubt about it, but all do not benefit the same from it, and it is not even necessary that you will benefit just because you are setting up a smsf superannuation fund. SMSF audit has often proved that it is not an economical option if the sum you plan to invest is less than $200,000 as the administrative costs will then out run the benefits. Besides setting, another aspect of smsf is its management, you need skills and time to dedicate to your fund, to its appropriate management, and the task can often get onerous.

However if you are determined to put in all efforts needed to earn you good income from SMSF superannuation then there are ways, strategies following which you can be sure to be successful with your investment. Here we have listed a few of them:

Australian SMSF Members Association (ASMA): It is an association of SMSF holders and aims to protect their interests and make sure that members actually benefit from the fund. In these times of economic downfall government relies more and more on self-funded retirees for funds which will then help them generate revenues, and so it is necessary to have a one voice for all SMSF superannuation funds.

ASX-listed Shares: As a member of the SMSF superannuation fund do not have to pay any taxes and can invest a maximum sum of $150000, many members in a bid benefit further think of consolidating assets into the fund. However this is not all that a beneficial move, in fact it would be more beneficial if they think of a way to directly include the assets in the fund. SMSF audit maintains that such a thing is possible only in case of ASX-listed investments like fixed interest investments, business property, shares, property trusts etc.

Personal Contributions: This is a little tricky but a beneficial point for all those who are under 65 years but are not employed. When such people contribute to the SMSF they have the right to claim personal tax deduction. There is a caution here you need to beware of excess contributions, as there is a tax for excess contributions as well.

Tax Effective Investing: SMSF audit guidelines mention that any income earned on the fund less certain deductions like audit fees, life insurance etc. are subject to tax at the rate of 15%. Thus to maximize earning from your SMSF and lower the amount of tax you pay, you should divide the amount you invest into two parts, one of member accounts and other for member income accounts.

Right Choice: All the tips mentioned above, can be beneficial to you only if you are careful to follow this one tip and that is to make the right choice. From setting up a SMSF to its effective management you will be making lot of decisions, while you surely would want to benefit from your decision, it is possible that you might go wrong with it and when that happens you will be losing your money. Hence it is important to make the right choice.