Can an SMSF member with a majority interest expel another member?
In the advent of the increase from four to six members in SMSFs, disputes are likely to arise in the fund and the complexities in expelling
In the advent of the increase from four to six members in SMSFs, disputes are likely to arise in the fund and the complexities in expelling
With the Parliament yet to pass the six-member SMSF bill entering April, the new changes can only come into effect in the next financial yea
Earlier today, the Administrative Appeals Tribunal (Tribunal) handed its decision in Coronica and Commissioner of Taxation (Taxation) [2021]
Understanding the various approaches and legal positions for an SMSF when facing the ATO will be crucial to effectively deal with the multit
With an increasingly litigious super environment, advisers need to take a more holistic approach when dealing with SMSF estate planning, say
SMSFs appear to have a great appetite for investing in real estate and becoming involved with making improvements to property and, in some c
The recent New South Wales Supreme Court decision of G v G (No. 2) [2020] NSWSC 818 (G v G) provides important guidance on the limitations
Having an uncertain form of an SMSF trust deed could cause major uncertainties when approaching the court, as it can create deeper administr
A non-bank lender has warned SMSFs to urgently review any residential property loans in their fund that have an offset attached, after recei
Losing an enduring power of attorney (EPOA) can cause major headaches and, in the case of SMSFs, will require better preparation when locati
The ATO has cautioned SMSFs on increasing concerns of illegal retirement planning schemes and has updated its compliance strategy aimed at e
The Federal Court has compelled a Gold Coast SMSF accountant to comply with the terms of a court-enforceable undertaking after it was found
A solicitor and co-founder of a boutique practice has been reprimanded, fined and ordered to undertake further education for causing a trust
A tax agent who lodged 125 self-managed superannuation fund annual returns before audits were completed has been disqualified for a two-year
Advisers would be well aware of the ATO’s “safe harbour” regarding the application of non-arm’s length income (NALI) to related-part
Ensuring correct processes and checklists when appointing the right enduring power of attorney (EPOA) will be crucial when uncertainty strik
SMSFs should consider a more flexible approach over the traditional strategy of certainty when drawing up SMSF death benefits, with this lik
One of the main advantages of a testamentary trust (TT) set up under someone’s will is that the terms can be drafted such that they compl
There is an increasing number of SMSFs that invest in 50/50 unit trusts. That is, an SMSF has a 50 per cent interest in a unit trust, with
ASIC has sued Statewide Superannuation for misleading customers about insurance cover and deceptive correspondence from charging members for
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