Articles by Darin Tyson-Chan

Contributions, Downsizer

Non-super laws impact downsizer

assets test downsizer contributions

The strategic advantage of making downsizer contributions may be diluted by pending amendments to current social services laws.

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Investments

Unlisted investments detail a must

SMSF unlisted investments evidence

Several sources of evidence should be sought by SMSF auditors to ensure an investment in an unlisted entity does not involve a related party.

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Business News

Prime Financial Group broadens SMSF presence

Prime Financial Intello

Gold Coast-based SMSF administration service provider Intello has been acquired by Prime Financial Group as part of a structured expansion program.

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Auditing

ACRs can add value

auditor contravention reports value

An auditor contravention report can add value to the running of an SMSF and as such accountants and trustees should not be fearful of them.

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Contributions, Death benefits

Call for budget to address four key issues

death benefit lump sums

An industry body has made a call to change the laws governing lump sum death benefit payments and unused concessional contributions caps.

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Contributions

Downsizer bill gets third reading

Downsizer bill

The bill containing the measure to reduce the qualification age for downsizer contributions is one step closer to being passed into law.

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Appointments

Auditor body expands its reach

SMSF Auditor board

Two new directors have joined the SMSF Auditors Association of Australia board, increasing the body’s national presence.

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Superannuation

No fix for illegal early access

fix illegal early access

There is no simple fix for illegal early access if an SMSF member has accessed superannuation benefits before meeting a condition of release.

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ATO, NALI/NALE

NALI an ATO conflict of interest

NALI ATO conflict interest

Conflict of interest concerns over the multiple roles of the ATO have again been raised due to the magnitude of the NALI penalties.

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Pensions

Quarterly TBAR not absolute

Quarterly TBAR

SMSF trustees can lodge their required TBAR more frequently than the soon-to-be mandated quarterly timeframe should it be beneficial to do so.

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