Articles by Darin Tyson-Chan

ATO, Business News, Investments, SMSF, Superannuation

Investment strategy approach getting better

The importance accountants and advisers are placing on the SMSF investment strategy and the associated ongoing compliance obligations has improved.

The importance accountants and advisers are placing on the SMSF investment strategy and the associated ongoing compliance obligations has improved.

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ATO, financial advice, Regulation, SMSF, Superannuation, Tax

CSLR flaws again highlighted

The FAAA has used its latest submission to the Senate Economics Committee to renew its criticism of how the CSLR has been implemented.

The FAAA has used its latest submission to the Senate Economics Committee to renew its criticism of how the CSLR has been implemented.

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Business News, Legislation, SMSF, Superannuation

Early super release review possible

The recent spike in the early release of super benefits on compassionate grounds could lead to a revision of these rules in the near future.

The recent spike in the early release of super benefits on compassionate grounds could lead to a revision of these rules in the near future.

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ATO, Pensions, SMSF, Superannuation, Tax, Trusts

Pension phase negates fee deductions

An SMSF with only a pension phase interest is unlikely to be able to claim a tax deduction for an accounting fee charged to the fund.

An SMSF with only a pension phase interest is unlikely to be able to claim a tax deduction for an accounting fee charged to the fund.

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Business News, SMSF, Superannuation, Tax

Coalition reiterates Div 296 opposition

The coalition has confirmed it will scrap the Division 296 tax when it is returned to power if the measure becomes law under the Labor government.

The coalition has confirmed it will scrap the Division 296 tax when it is returned to power if the measure becomes law under the Labor government.

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financial advice, Legislation, Regulation, SMSF, Superannuation, Trusts

Proof of transaction terms a concern

The procedures of SMSF auditors pertaining to transactions conducted at arm’s length have been recognised as an area of regulatory concern.

The procedures of SMSF auditors pertaining to transactions conducted at arm’s length have been recognised as an area of regulatory concern.

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In-house assets, SMSF, Superannuation

DBA Lawyers promotes senior members

A Melbourne-based SMSF specialist legal firm has promoted two of its senior staff members to the role of directors of the practice.

A Melbourne-based SMSF specialist legal firm has promoted two of its senior staff members to the role of directors of the practice.

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Business News, financial advice, SMSF, Superannuation

LRBA repayment plan required

Auditors are likely to insist on seeing a full repayment schedule for an SMSF related-party loan to ensure compliance with PCG 2016/5.

Auditors are likely to insist on seeing a full repayment schedule for an SMSF related-party loan to ensure compliance with PCG 2016/5.

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Administration, Appointments, Business News, SMSF, Superannuation

New ASIC chief executive named

ASIC has appointed a new chief executive after a recruitment process that considered both local and international candidates.

ASIC has appointed a new chief executive after a recruitment process that considered both local and international candidates.

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Investments, Legislation, SMSF, Superannuation

Proper CSLR process possibly omitted

New information obtained by the FAAA indicates the requirement to perform an analysis of the CSLR before its implementation may have been overlooked.

New information obtained by the FAAA indicates the requirement to perform an analysis of the CSLR before its implementation may have been overlooked.

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