ATO enhances electronic audits
The ATO has released an updated version of its electronic superannuation audit tool to allow auditors to lodge contravention reports for fun
ATO provides voluntary disclosure update
The ATO has encouraged SMSFs and their auditors to voluntarily disclose contraventions of superannuation law to avoid administrative penalti
Tax, estate planning considerations in benefit payouts
Lump sum death benefit payouts can cause significant issues for SMSF trustees whose spouse has passed away, both from a tax and estate plann
SMSFs a value-add for rural clients
SMSFs can be a beneficial structure for rural families looking to diversify their wealth, but succession planning is key to avoid conflict i
ATO diversification review reveals strategy disconnect
The ATO’s review into single-asset SMSFs has highlighted a disconnect between accountants, advisers and trustees when it comes to document
Looming indexation will make TBCs more complex
The ATO has advised the superannuation industry to prepare for the possibility that the transfer balance cap (TBC) will be indexed on 1 July
ASIC bans SMSF property scheme director for 8 years
ASIC has banned the director of a company that encouraged consumers to move their super into an SMSF in order to facilitate early access to
ATO outlines compliance guidelines for diversification probe
The ATO has provided more details on what SMSF trustees with highly concentrated portfolios will need to document to pass the office’s for
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Avoiding conflicts with BDBNs and reversionary pensions
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