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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Peter Burgess

News

MyGov troubles arising with early release of super

31 July 2020 • Hits: 3738

With some newly established SMSFs and late lodgers experiencing troubles with the application process for early release ... READ MORE

A guide for the electronic execution of documents

Strategy

A guide for the electronic execution of documents

30 July 2020 • Hits: 3660

The legislation for the electronic execution of documents is complex and varies between different jurisdictions. SMSF p ... READ MORE

Important takeaways from recent BDBN cases

Strategy

Important takeaways from recent BDBN cases

30 July 2020 • Hits: 4261

Two recent cases highlight the importance of a valid Binding Death Benefit Nomination (BDBN) and succession planning, es ... READ MORE

Peter Burgess

News

Issues on the horizon for related party loans

30 July 2020 • Hits: 1753

The ATO has been urged to consider introducing transitional measures for those currently receiving loan relief for relat ... READ MORE

ATO

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ATO investigation uncovers ‘serious’ cases of SAN misuse

31 July 2020 • Hits: 2964

As part of its ongoing investigation, the ATO referred 18 tax agents to the Tax Practitioners Board in 2019–20 for the ... READ MORE

Shelley Banton

News

COVID-19 to spur increased audit confusion this year

31 July 2020 • Hits: 1794

SMSF auditors will be more closely scrutinising the types of audit evidence provided this year including what date it re ... READ MORE

Clint Jackson

News

Common issue flagged with triggering benefits before death

30 July 2020 • Hits: 2748

SMSFs have been warned that simply signing a resolution to say that a member benefit will be paid before death without a ... READ MORE

ATO reports back on auditor compliance programs

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ATO reports back on auditor compliance programs

29 July 2020 • Hits: 2467

The ATO has reviewed over 80 SMSF auditors through its top 100 and high-risk auditor program in the 2019–20 financial ... READ MORE

Franking credits expected to be spared in budget

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Franking credits expected to be spared in budget

29 July 2020 • Hits: 1348

Despite the significant deficit resulting from COVID-19, the government is unlikely to make changes to franking credits, ... READ MORE

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