Corporate trustees key to combating penalty rise
A rising incidence of penalties being issued to SMSF trustees for compliance breaches highlights the value of a corporate trustee structure
ATO clarifies next steps on double counting
The ATO has clarified that SMSFs who are victims of double counting do not need to relodge their TBARs, as an amended determination will be
Queensland Supreme Court rejects SMSF investors’ appeal
The Supreme Court of Queensland has dismissed an appeal from a group of SMSF trustees after they were ordered by the State Revenue Office to
Investment strategy documentation poor among SMSFs
Too many SMSF professionals are not giving enough focus on their client’s investment strategy for fear of breaching licensing provisions
SMSF Association policy head resigns
The SMSF Association (SMSFA) has announced the resignation of its long-serving head of policy, Jordan George.
ATO clarifies downsizer guidelines as contributions rise
The ATO has clarified the guidelines around making downsizer contributions to superannuation, noting the measures have been popular among fe
Practical issues with SMSF death benefits still causing confusion
While most SMSF professionals are across the basic rules around superannuation death benefits, there are a number of practical aspects which
SMSFs told to hold fire on TSB double counting issue
Following discussions with the ATO, a technical expert has said SMSF trustees impacted by the double counting issue with the total superann
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Avoiding conflicts with BDBNs and reversionary pensions
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