Articles by Darin Tyson-Chan

Documentation, Property

Property documentation more critical

SMSF property documentation

Standard documentation practices for proof of ownership regarding SMSF properties have a taken on different implications due to a NSW law amendment.

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ATO

ATO updates SuperStream guidance

ATO SuperStream

Information pertaining to when the SuperStream system must be used to process superannuation rollovers has been updated by the ATO.

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Contributions

Downsizer change may lack impact

downsizer contribution change

The reduction in the eligibility age for downsizer contributions may not see the provisions being adopted by more individuals of a younger age.

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Financial Planning, Regulation

Advice delivers trustee opportunities

specialist financial advice SMSF

Specialist financial advice is providing trustees with better regulatory knowledge that can lead to a material benefit for their SMSF.

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Financial Planning

Perception tarnishing SMSF advice

SMSF financial advice

Poor industry perception is preventing younger SMSF trustees from seeking financial advice to assist them in the running of their own super fund.

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Financial Planning

Advice value-add evident

financial advice SMSF

One specific area where financial advice can add value for SMSF trustees has been identified by the latest quantitative research into the sector.

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Cryptocurrency

Crypto ownership requires focus

cryptocurrency ownership SMSF

The proof of correct and proper ownership of cryptocurrency assets is of the utmost importance from a compliance perspective for SMSF trustees.

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Administration

SMSF clients very cost conscious

SMSF trustees costs

SMSF trustees have been found to be very mindful of the costs involved with running their own retirement savings vehicle.

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Contributions

Contribution errors eliminated

non-concessional contributions errors

The ability to repay non-concessional contributions accepted in error by superannuation fund trustees will be eliminated on 1 July.

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Property, Retirement

HEAS improves its appeal

home equity access scheme

An additional method of providing funding payments to consumers is about to be added to the government’s Home Equity Access Scheme.

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