The Big Black Book is an extensive reference tool containing financial planning related facts and figures for the use of financial services professionals.

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It is a quick guide for key rules, rates and thresholds relating to

  • Personal taxation
  • Family assistance
  • Insurance
  • Superannuation accumulation phase
  • Self managed super funds
  • Superannuation – access to benefits
  • Superannuation pension phase
  • Superannuation benefits tax
  • Superannuation and estate planning
  • Social security and aged care

The Big Black Book has been updated to include the latest social security rates and thresholds effective from September 2024.

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