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New SMSF consumer protections announced
SMSF trustees will have greater disclosure obligations upon fund establishment as part of new government consumer protection measures.The post New SMSF consumer protections announced appeared first on...
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Full impact of Div 296 will be lagged
The full impact of the Division 296 tax will only be observed when SMSFs experience significant capital gains from fund assets.
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CSLR levy on SMSFs defies consumer law
Requiring SMSFs to pay to access the CSLR is likely to breach consumer laws and blames them for losses caused by other parties.
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ATO issues Payday Super updates
The ATO has reminded SMSFs they are not excluded from Payday Super requirements and have limited time to make the necessary preparations.
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CGT change could advantage SMSFs
The application of tax rates inside the super system could make SMSFs a more effective environment for investors looking to minimise CGT.
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SMSFs need Payday Super proactivity
SMSFs must take proactive steps to be ready for Payday Super or risk employer contributions failing to reach their fund.
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Sector attacks baseless
Recent claims from certain industry quarters that SMSFs are not properly governed have been refuted by the sector’s peak representative body.
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Wet signatures still relevant
While the majority of SMSF documents can be approved via applications such as Docusign, there is one important exception to this practice.
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SMSFs continue strong performance
The latest sector research has revealed SMSFs are continuing to deliver stronger returns than those generated by APRA-regulated funds.
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SIS offers trustee rule breach relief
The Superannuation Industry (Supervision) Act provides some relief for SMSF trustees who have breached the rules by which they are bound.
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Parliament program may delay Div 296
A limited number of parliamentary sitting days may delay the start of the proposed Division 296 tax, opening the door to changes.
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Div 296 does not change valuation rules
The asset valuation rules currently applicable to SMSFs will remain unchanged after the Division 296 tax is implemented.
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Disability amplifies authentication process
It is imperative for an SMSF to have a signature authentication process in place to mitigate the risk associated with disability or death.
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What contributions can I make in 2025/26?
The contributions certain individuals can make for the 2026 income year have changed due to the indexation of a separate superannuation threshold.
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SMSFs top member satisfaction
As super fund members report high levels of satisfaction with their fund, SMSFs continue to lead the field of retirement savings vehicles.
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Div 296 bill boosts government power
An insertion into tax law as part of the proposed Division 296 measure may give the government a mechanism to extend its reach by regulation.
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New tax presents SMSF double hit
SMSFs trustees face paying tax on both unrealised and realised capital gains as a result of the proposed Division 296 tax.
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Government super tax stance staunch
The SMSF Association has acknowledged the re-elected Labor government has no intention of making any changes to the Division 296 tax.
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Anti-Div 296 tax petition initiated
An Australian fund manager has launched a petition opposing the proposed Division 296 tax that has already received noticeable support.
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Interest rate expectations favour small caps
The current global economic environment reflecting an expectation of interest rate cuts presents an opportune moment for investing in small caps.
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