Articles by Darin Tyson-Chan

Accounting, Administration, Auditing, SMSF

Better auditor contact beneficial

SMSF auditors Audit preparation Accurium Mark Ellem

Stronger and more frequent communication lines between accountants and advisers and their SMSF auditors will make fund audits more efficient.

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Accounting

Reserves accounting needs review

SMSF reserves SMSF administration software Defined benefit scheme

Practitioners and trustees should ensure the SMSF administration software in use complies with the law with regard to the allocation of earnings.

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Estate Planning, financial advice, Pensions, SMSF

Best openings from older clients

SMSF trustees Pension Strategies Financial advice Inheritance Estate planning

Two distinct issues have been identified as areas on which advisers should concentrate in order to provide the greatest value for their SMSF clients.

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Legislation, SMSF, Superannuation, Tax

New super tax attracts more criticism

Total super balance Superannuation tax Superannuation earnings tax

More criticism has been levelled at the proposed $3 million soft cap on the basis it is inequitable and lacks transparency.

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Retirement, Strategy, Superannuation

Retirement not just about dollars

Retirees Retirement Satisfaction Superannuation

Preparing for a satisfactory and enjoyable retirement involves addressing issues extending beyond the extent of a person’s superannuation savings.

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SMSFA, Superannuation, Tax

Consultation for new tax too short

SMSF Association $3 million earnings tax draft bill consultation period

The SMSF Association has expressed its angst over the inadequate consultation period, as well as lack of important details, regarding the draft bill legislating the $3 million soft cap.

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Legislation, Superannuation, Tax

IFPA calls for five soft cap changes

Institute of Financial Professionals Australia IFPA $3 million earnings tax soft cap

In a submission to government regarding the proposed $3 million soft cap, IFPA has identified five areas where amendments are needed.

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Administration, Contributions, Management, SMSF

Closing an SMSF top of mind

SMSF wind-up

The winding up of an SMSF is an issue a significant number of financial advisers have inquired about during the September quarter.

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NALI/NALE, Tax

Deductibility not a NALE criteria

NALE expenses tax deduction capital

SMSF trustees should not assume a particular expense will not be captured by the NALE rules simply because it is not tax deductible to the fund.

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