Articles by Darin Tyson-Chan

Investments

IPA backs franking credit change

IPA franking credit

The government’s proposed change to the franking credit system with regard to share buybacks has received endorsement from the IPA.

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financial advice

Bold advice framework changes possible

advice changes

The implementation of bold measures may be undertaken by the government in order to reduce administrative costs and make financial advice more affordable.

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Accounting, financial advice

Accountants still primary advice source

accountants SMSF advice

Accountants continues to be the first consultant SMSF trustees approach over any type of unmet advice needs with regard to running their fund.

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Pensions

ECPI method used a trustee choice

ECPI calculation method

SMSF trustees are the individuals who must make the final decision as to which exempt current pension income calculation a fund will use.

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Auditing

Audit registration fee parity wanted

SMSF auditors registration fees

The SMSF Association has used a submission to government to recommend audit registration fees be standard for all practitioners.

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In-house assets

SMSF loans go beyond in-house assets

SMSF loan in-house asset

When SMSF trustees are looking for their fund to make a loan to their business, advisers must look beyond the in-house asset rules for compliance purposes.

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Retirement, Superannuation

Retirement key to super objective

retirement objective superannuation

Industry stakeholders believe the proposed legislated objective of super needs to include retirement and must be drafted in a simple manner.

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Superannuation

More super balance cap resistance

Superannuation balance cap opposition

The possible move by the government to impose a cap on superannuation balances has met with opposition from another industry body.

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Superannuation

Super changes should go to an election

Superannuation changes election

Any government policy aimed at making changes to the superannuation system should be taken to an election to allow Australians to vote on the issue.

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Superannuation

Super balance cap opposed again

superannuation balance cap

The possibility of the Labor government introducing a cap on superannuation asset balances has again been criticised by the SMSF Association.

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