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Division 296, Superannuation, Tax

Two significant Div 296 victories

The SMSF Association has expressed its relief over the changes to the Division 296 tax, especially those regarding the calculation of the impost.

The SMSF Association has expressed its relief over the changes to the Division 296 tax, especially those regarding the calculation of the impost.

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Division 296, Superannuation, Tax

Revised impost creates multi-tax system

Three levels of tax will apply to earnings in super if revisions to the Division 296 measure are adopted and enacted.

Three levels of tax will apply to earnings in super if revisions to the Division 296 measure are adopted and enacted.

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Division 296, Superannuation, Tax

Accountants united in support for changes

The three major accounting bodies have backed the changes to the Division 296 tax and have called for it to be implemented quickly.

The three major accounting bodies have backed the changes to the Division 296 tax and have called for it to be implemented quickly.

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Valuations

IHA breach not about valuations

The true nature of an in-house asset breach is not about whether the valuation of the holdings involved exceeds the allowable threshold.

The true nature of an in-house asset breach is not about whether the valuation of the holdings involved exceeds the allowable threshold.

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Commercial Property, Property, Technology

Class adds property valuation feature

Class has added a specialised property valuation feature to its SMSF administrative software to streamline the compliance process for its clients.

Class has added a specialised property valuation feature to its SMSF administrative software to streamline the compliance process for its clients.

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Division 296, SMSF, Tax

Div 296 changes announced

The government will change the proposed Division 296 tax to only apply to realised earnings, but will add a second threshold at a higher rate.

The government will change the proposed Division 296 tax to only apply to realised earnings, but will add a second threshold at a higher rate.

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LRBA

LRBA can’t fund complete asset change

An LRBA cannot be used to fund work on an SMSF property that completely changes the income-generating nature of the asset.

An LRBA cannot be used to fund work on an SMSF property that completely changes the income-generating nature of the asset.

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ATO

ATO guidance akin to law

Guidance issued by the ATO can carry a force similar to that of the law and so requires practitioners to be aware of any changes.

Guidance issued by the ATO can carry a force similar to that of the law and so requires practitioners to be aware of any changes.

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Division 296, Superannuation, Tax

New tax dominating adviser queries

The BT technical team continues to field numerous queries from advisers about strategies for the Division 296 tax and death benefit nominations.

The BT technical team continues to field numerous queries from advisers about strategies for the Division 296 tax and death benefit nominations.

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ATO, NALI/NALE, Tax

LCR 2021/2 example too basic

One particular example contained in Law Companion Ruling 2021/2 seems to lack critical detail, compromising its effectiveness.

One particular example contained in Law Companion Ruling 2021/2 seems to lack critical detail, compromising its effectiveness.

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