Articles by Darin Tyson-Chan

Contributions

Win for small business owners

superannuation contribution

Changes to the superannuation contribution rules introduced on 1 July will advantage individuals looking to sell their small businesses.

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Investments

Gold integrated on admin service

Rush Gold SMSF

SMSF trustees can now access gold using manager Rush Gold in their superannuation portfolios by way of BGL’s administration and investment platforms.

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Retirement

COVID impacts retirement plans

coronavirus retirement planning

The coronavirus has had a significant effect on Australians’ retirement planning, with many believing they will have to stay working for longer.

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Auditing

Increase in auditor engagement

SMSF auditor

More trustees appear to be wanting to meet their SMSF auditor face-to-face to establish a level of comfort over the servicing of their fund.

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Investments

SMSFs still lack diversification

SMSF diversification

SMSF trustees’ preference for investing in direct shares is continuing to present diversification issues in their fund portfolios.

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Tax

Alternate deduction a big tax win

tax SMSF deduction

A substantial tax advantage can be enjoyed by SMSF trustees should they decide to use the alternate deduction method for risk insurance premiums.

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ATO, Documentation

ATO trustee declaration critical

SMSF trustee declaration

The importance of the ATO SMSF trustee declaration has been demonstrated by a recent case heard in the Supreme Court of NSW.

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Superannuation

New trustees show strategic nous

SMSF trustees strategic

Research conducted earlier this year has indicated SMSF trustees who established their funds between 2020 and 2022 are strategic in their approach.

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Investments, Strategy

Investment strategy causing angst

SMSF investment strategy

SMSF practitioners remain frustrated at the lack of definitive instruction and poor trustee attitudes in relation to fund investment strategies.

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ATO

TBC debit calculation updated for MLPs

transfer balance debit pension

An update has been issued by the ATO stating how transfer balance cap debits will be calculated when a non-commutable market-linked pension ceases.

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