Articles by Bryce Figot

ATO, Auditing, SMSF, Superannuation, Tax

Risk reduction for ATO auditor reviews

SMSF auditors should consider a rule of thumb that will be of great benefit should they ever experience a regulator review or investigation.

SMSF auditors should consider a rule of thumb that will be of great benefit should they ever experience a regulator review or investigation.

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ATO, Auditing

ATO auditor data revelations

SMSF Self-managed superannuation SMSF auditor ASIC ATO referrals DBA Lawyers Bryce Figot audit evidence market valuations

ATO SMSF auditor guidance is a useful reference tool to mitigate compliance issues these practitioners may encounter when performing their duties.

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Trusts

Judgment has lost trust deed implications

lost deed
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A recent appeal in family trust matter highlights the need for SMSFs to address gaps in their fund’s deed history before lawyers are involved.

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Superannuation

SMSFs and contractual tips and traps

SMSF trustees contract
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SMSF trustees need to be careful and aware of a number of contractual factors before they enter into a contract.

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Documentation

Addressing SMSF deed defects

SMSF deed deficiency
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An SMSF deed is only as strong as the weakest variation that has been made but there are ways to repair a past deficiency.

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Superannuation

A six-member SMSF trap

six-member SMSF trap
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When considering six-member SMSFs, the Senate Economics Legislation Committee has hinted at an important trap advisers must remember.

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Compliance

Court reinforces trustee standards

SMSF trustee standards
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The recent dismissal of an appeal brought by an SMSF trustee has highlighted the need for them to maintain high standards and act in good faith when executing their duties.

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Legal

The deductibility dilemma

Man seeking financial security lost in maze raising arms in frustration
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The ability to receive a tax deduction for superannuation contributions pertaining to directors of passive investment trusts is by no means clear cut.

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