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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SMSFs urged to take action on legacy pension regulations

13 May 2022 • Hits: 1521

SMSFs with restructured market-linked pensions with excess transfer balance amounts have been warned not to delay report ... READ MORE

Part IVA risks flagged with contribution reserving strategies

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Part IVA risks flagged with contribution reserving strategies

13 May 2022 • Hits: 1452

The ATO may look to apply part IVA where contribution reserves have been intentionally used to reduce a member’s total ... READ MORE

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Auditors told not to rely on ATO’s disqualification emails

13 May 2022 • Hits: 1310

SMSF auditors have been warned not to rely on the ATO’s email notifications as their only source of information about ... READ MORE

1 July changes may prompt trust deed updates

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1 July changes may prompt trust deed updates

13 May 2022 • Hits: 1643

SMSFs with more prescriptive trust deeds may need to make updates in order to take up some of the new opportunities comm ... READ MORE

New detection strategy uncovers increased SAN misuse

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New detection strategy uncovers increased SAN misuse

12 May 2022 • Hits: 1554

The ATO has linked over 400 tax agents to multiple instances of SMSF auditor number misuse in its latest mailout. ... READ MORE

SMSF death benefit case

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Court hands down decision in SMSF death benefit case

12 May 2022 • Hits: 3310

A recent decision by the Supreme Court of NSW has determined whether a $12.9 million death benefit from an SMSF should b ... READ MORE

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Technical expert highlights carry-forward contributions strategy

12 May 2022 • Hits: 1501

Using an unallocated contributions account with the carry-forward concessional rules can be an effective strategy for cl ... READ MORE

Shaun Backhaus

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Smaller SMSF firms disadvantaged under NALI rules

11 May 2022 • Hits: 1434

Directors of smaller SMSF firms may find it more difficult to prove that any staff discounts they’ve applied for their ... READ MORE

Mark Ellem

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Further traps highlighted with work test changes

11 May 2022 • Hits: 1456

While the recent work test changes have opened up new opportunities, there are some potential tax traps where SMSF clien ... READ MORE

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