Here are 4 Advantages of holding Commercial Property inside a SMSF
And why is it a good strategy to hold a Commercial Property/s inside a Self Managed Super Fund?
❇️ #1. Concessional tax on rental income
Number one of the advantages of property inside a SMSF is the tax advantage. Where you hold an investment property in your own name, tax will broadly be payable based on your personal rate of tax, which could be as high as 47% inc medicare levy . Similarly, if you were to hold an investment property through a company, the tax rate is 30%.
The advantages of property inside a SMSF due to the concessional tax rate that applies to superannuation investment earnings, rent received by your SMSF will be taxed at a maximum rate of 15%. And, because certain expenses related to the ownership of the property such as land rates, property maintenance etc will generally be tax deductible to the fund – the effective tax rate may come down even further.
❇️ #2. Concessional tax on future capital gains
The next advantages of property inside a SMSF is capital gain concessions in that special superannuation tax rates also apply to any capital gain made as a result of an increase in the property’s value. As a result, depending on when you decide to sell the property, any capital gain your fund makes on the sale of the property may be completely tax-free.
To summarise the advantages of property inside a SMSF:
- If you sell the property while still in the “accumulation” phase, the fund will generally pay CGT of up to 10% on any growth in the property value assuming that the property has been owned for at least 12 months).
- On the other hand, if you decide to sell the property after you have transferred it into the “pension” phase, within your SMSF, any capital gain will be exempt from tax altogether!
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❇️ #3. Increased superannuation opportunities
In addition to the above advantages of property inside a SMSF, number three advantage is accelerating your superannuation savings. Where the property owned by your SMSF is the property from which you run your own business, superannuation rules require your business to pay a commercial rate of rent to the fund – providing you with a way to accelerate your superannuation savings.
The rent that your business pays into your SMSF will be tax deductible to your business, but more importantly for superannuation purposes, it will not be treated as a superannuation contribution.
Because the tax benefits available on superannuation contributions are currently limited to $30,000 a year if aged under 49, or $35,000 if you are 49 and over, the ability to make tax deductible rent payments into your superannuation fund, without this rent counting towards these limits, enables you to build your retirement benefits quicker and tax efficiently.
❇️ #4. Other advantages of property inside a SMSF
Depending on your personal circumstances, there could also be other benefits from holding property within your SMSF.
For example, superannuation assets are generally protected from creditors in bankruptcy situations. So, in the unfortunate event that you fall on difficult times, holding property within your SMSF may provide you with some added protection.
Further advantages of property inside a SMSF as a business owner, superannuation assets are not included when determining your eligibility for the generous small business CGT concessions that apply when you sell your business or retire. By planning ahead, you can ensure that you better qualify for these concessions.
If you need more information or help to implement these advantages of property inside a SMSF, contact us today.
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Arthur Panagis
Author, Founder, Wealth Coach and Financial Strategist
B.Bus (Accountant)
Grad Dip (Financial Planning)
Professional Certificate in Self Managed Super Funds
ASX Listed Equities Accreditation
Tax (financial) Advisor
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