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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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‘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
ATO warns trustees to check registers when appointing new professionals

ATO warns trustees to check registers when appointing new professional...

The ATO has stressed the importance of SMSF trustees verifying that a professional is legitimate before appointing them ... Read More
Law firm outlines danger areas with UPEs for SMSFs

Law firm outlines danger areas with UPEs for SMSFs

With the ATO homing in on issues with unpaid present entitlements recently, SMSFs should ensure unit trust distributions... Read More
Compliance traps flagged with personal guarantees for LRBAs

Compliance traps flagged with personal guarantees for LRBAs

With property values continuing to fall, SMSFs have been warned on some of the compliance issues that can arise where th... Read More
Court awards claim in estate planning dispute over verbal agreement

Court awards claim in estate planning dispute over verbal agreement

Two stepchildren have succeeded with an estoppel claim in an estate planning dispute involving superannuation death bene... Read More
Labor’s franking credit policy a sign of things to come, says BDO

Labor’s franking credit policy a sign of things to come, says BDO

The mid-tier firm said the government’s recent announcement around franking credits gives an indication of the sort of... Read More
FPA pushes for sensible cost recovery amid falling adviser numbers

FPA pushes for sensible cost recovery amid falling adviser numbers

The government should carefully consider the impact of cost-recovery on advice firms with the number of advisers still r... Read More
Update of BDBN guidance needed to resolve ‘industry conflict’

Update of BDBN guidance needed to resolve ‘industry conflict’

While the Hill v Zuda decision has provided clarity on the ability of a BDBN to override pension documents, the ATO guid... Read More
SMSFs warned on tax traps with in-specie transfers of benefits

SMSFs warned on tax traps with in-specie transfers of benefits

A technical expert has flagged some of the potential tax implications that can arise where super benefits are paid as an... Read More
Accurium expands education offering into new technical areas

Accurium expands education offering into new technical areas

SMSF services provider Accurium is expanding its education offering beyond SMSF technical content into personal and smal... Read More

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