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Miranda Brownlee

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Miranda Brownlee is the deputy editor of SMSF Adviser, which is the leading source of news, strategy and educational content for professionals working in the SMSF sector.

Since joining the team in 2014, Miranda has been responsible for breaking some of the biggest superannuation stories in Australia, and has reported extensively on technical strategy and legislative updates.
Miranda also has broad business and financial services reporting experience, having written for titles including Investor Daily, ifa and Accountants Daily.

You can email Miranda on: miranda.brownlee@momentummedia.com.au
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ATO issues reminder on upcoming TBAR changes

With TBAR lodgements set to change to a quarterly framework on 1 July, the ATO is encouraging SMSFs to start transitioni... Read More
Important steps for trustees exercising discretion

Important steps for trustees exercising discretion

A specialist law firm has outlined some of the potential issues that can arise when a trustee exercises discretion and w... Read More
CSHC changes to help clients trapped in SMSFs

CSHC changes to help clients trapped in SMSFs

The recent changes to the Commonwealth Seniors Health Card thresholds mean that some SMSF trustees may now be able to co... Read More
Auditor independence changes driving uptick in contraventions

Auditor independence changes driving uptick in contraventions

The SMSF auditor independence changes have seen an increase in the number of SMSF contraventions reported for the 2021�... Read More
Extra ID checks expected to delay SMSF rollovers

Extra ID checks expected to delay SMSF rollovers

With APRA encouraging super funds to undertake additional proof of identity checks after the Optus data breach, there ma... Read More
ATO reports huge surge in ‘abandoned SMSFs’

ATO reports huge surge in ‘abandoned SMSFs’

The Tax Office has seen a significant rise in SMSFs failing to lodge their first return and in some cases illegally acce... Read More
Tax Office urges SMSFs to seek advice on crypto assets

Tax Office urges SMSFs to seek advice on crypto assets

The ATO has warned SMSFs that investing in crypto assets without a financial adviser means they will be excluded from th... Read More
Over half of SMSF directors yet to apply for director ID

Over half of SMSF directors yet to apply for director ID

Directors of corporate trustees for SMSFs will need an ID by 30 November. Read More
‘An almighty mess’: $5 million cap to further complicate system

‘An almighty mess’: $5 million cap to further complicate system

Adopting a $5 million limit on the amount that can be held in superannuation is likely to add further complexity to the ... Read More
‘No plans’ to deal with $5m super cap in budget, says Stephen Jones

‘No plans’ to deal with $5m super cap in budget, says Stephen Jone...

While the government says the proposed $5 million superannuation cap is unlikely to appear in the budget next week, it h... Read More
Potential implications for accountants, lawyers with QAR proposal

Potential implications for accountants, lawyers with QAR proposal

The proposed change to the advice definition could have flow on consequences for accountants, lawyers, and planners oper... Read More
Non-bank lender launches new SMSF mortgage product

Non-bank lender launches new SMSF mortgage product

Assetline Capital has recently launched two new long-term mortgage products for SMEs and SMSFs. Read More
‘Signficant shortcomings’ with CSLR, industry associations warn

‘Signficant shortcomings’ with CSLR, industry associations warn

The government has been urged to amend its proposed compensation scheme of last resort, with the current design failing ... Read More
ATO sees uptick in use of its voluntary disclosure service

ATO sees uptick in use of its voluntary disclosure service

The ATO received the highest amount of voluntary disclosures from SMSFs ever during the 2022 financial year. ... Read More
SMSFA hopeful LRBAs will be spared in budget

SMSFA hopeful LRBAs will be spared in budget

With certain industry bodies pushing for the removal of borrowing through SMSFs, the SMSF Association says it would be d... Read More

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