Articles by Darin Tyson-Chan

Contributions, NALI/NALE

In-specie transfer not a NALE trigger

An in-specie transfer an SMSF member makes with no purchase amount should not trigger the non-arm’s-length expenditure provisions.

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Retirement

Australian retirement mood improves

The optimism and confidence Australians have toward their own retirement has significantly improved over the past few years.

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SMSF, Tax

Future Div 296 indexation not a lock

Superannuants should not assume any future government will definitely introduce an indexation measure to the Division 296 tax legislation.

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Pensions

Check TRIS docs prior to conversion

SMSF, self managed super, TRIS, documentation, transition-to-retirement income stream, Accurium, Melanie Dunn, condition of release, retirement-phase pension interest, SMSF Professionals Day 2025

Practitioners should check the documentation regarding a client’s TRIS to ensure it is not restricted if converted to a retirement interest.

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Contributions, Tax

Timing key for CGT-linked contribution

SMSF, self managed super, CGT, contribution, deductible contribution, capital gains tax, Accurium, Lee-Ann Hayes, property, SMSF Professionals Day 2025

The timing of a deductible contribution to an SMSF is critical when implementing a strategy involving a capital gains tax event.

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Contributions

In-specie contribution receipt varied

In-specie contribution, receipt, SMSF, self managed super, Accurium, Jason Hurst, Taxation Ruling 2010/1, beneficial ownership, direct shares, property, SMSF Professionals Day

Specific practicalities must be taken into account for different asset classes when officially recognising in-specie contributions.

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Investments, SMSF

Foreign stocks have increased SMSF appeal

SMSF, self managed super, trustees, investments, offshore, international equities, CMC Markets, Andrew Shade, diversification, direct shares, exchange-traded funds, ETF

SMSF trustees are looking to increase their investments in offshore markets to enjoy portfolio benefits from several different perspectives.

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NALI/NALE

Exact treatment for free trustee work

SMSF, self managed super, SMSF transaction, trustee services, Accurium, Anthony Cullen, Tax Ruling 2010/1DC2, contribution, value shifting

Care must be taken as to the treatment of an SMSF transaction where a trustee provides the fund with a professional service without charging for it.

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SMSF, SMSFA

New tax has not quelled growth

SMSF, self managed super, Division 296, SMSF Association, ATO statistics, SMSF quarterly statistical report, new funds, growth

The latest ATO data indicates the growth of the SMSF sector has not been diminished by the proposed Division 296 tax.

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