Regulatory actions improved SMSFs in 2019
The ATO’s increasingly proactive stance as regulator of the SMSF sector has had a positive effect on the industry over the course of 2019,
Illegal release scheme operator cops fine and 7-year ban
The operator of an SMSF scheme facilitating the early release of super has been banned from setting up self-managed funds for seven years an
ATO to ‘hand-hold’ larger firms through myGovID transition
The Tax Office will look to deploy a “field force” to guide larger firms through their transition to myGovID, as it urges tax agents to
Disqualified trustee granted stay from TPB termination decision
A tax agent who was disqualified by the ATO from being an SMSF trustee has secured a stay on the termination of his registration by the Tax
Australians not prepared for ‘largest’ transfer in history
Despite being the largest transfer of intergenerational wealth, the vast majority of Australians are not prepared, according to new figures.
Super growth hampered by low interest rates
The growth of the super sector is likely to be hampered in future years by persistently low interest rates and changes to the way super is t
Online learning hub could assist unengaged trustees
The ATO is exploring an on-line SMSF education course next year, with free resources for trustees centered around the key matters they need
Digital could fill advice gaps for ageing SMSF trustees
Digital advice may play an increasing role in helping ageing SMSF trustees deal with advice needs around their funds as increasing numbers o
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