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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Total superannuation balance a ‘sleeper issue’ for SMSFs

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Total superannuation balance a ‘sleeper issue’ for SMSFs

12 December 2017 • Hits: 4815

The rules around the total superannuation balance continue to be misunderstood, with SMSF trustees in some cases incorre ... READ MORE

SMSFs told to protect against ‘erratic spending’ of benefits

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SMSFs told to protect against ‘erratic spending’ of benefits

12 December 2017 • Hits: 4928

With the transfer balance cap likely to see greater amounts of money to leave superannuation funds, one SMSF specialist ... READ MORE

SMSF firms warned on legal ramifications of CGT errors

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SMSF firms warned on legal ramifications of CGT errors

08 December 2017 • Hits: 6202

One SMSF audit firm continues to see a high rate of errors with the CGT relief, and warns that any mistakes that slip th ... READ MORE

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Treasury to review early release of superannuation

08 December 2017 • Hits: 7147

The government has announced that Treasury will review the current rules governing the early release of superannuation b ... READ MORE

SMSFs warned on impact of Royal Commission on bank stocks

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SMSFs warned on impact of royal commission on bank stocks

07 December 2017 • Hits: 4923

In light of the announcement of a royal commission into the Australian financial services sector, SMSF investors have be ... READ MORE

Wholesale client tests causing havoc for SMSF firms

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Wholesale client tests cause havoc for SMSF firms

07 December 2017 • Hits: 6355

The application of the wholesale client eligibility rules for SMSFs is confusing and causing frustration for accounting ... READ MORE

Investment bonds ‘back in vogue’ for older SMSF trustees

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Investment bonds ‘back in vogue’ for older SMSF trustees

07 December 2017 • Hits: 3189

The transfer balance cap has seen investment bonds regain interest as an estate planning strategy amongst older SMSF tru ... READ MORE

CGT relief nuances still plaguing SMSF industry

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CGT relief nuances still plaguing SMSF industry

06 December 2017 • Hits: 5199

Certain concepts with the transitional CGT relief including the eligibility criteria and the type of relief that should ... READ MORE

Government broadens scope of super for housing measure

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Government broadens scope of super for housing measure

06 December 2017 • Hits: 5524

Following extensive debate in the Senate, the First Home Super Saver Scheme has passed both houses, and has been amended ... READ MORE

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