Articles by Jason Spits

Retirement

Retirees spending less to stretch savings

Retirees are cutting back to ensure their savings last, but also regard current standards of living as too low to survive.

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SMSFA, Superannuation, Tax

Senators should reject super tax bill

Superannuation earnings tax $3m soft cap tax Unrealised capital gains senate crossbench

The SMSF Association is calling on crossbench senators to reject the government’s $3 million super earnings tax bill, which was introduced into parliament today.

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Pensions

Logical pension assessment allowed

SMSF minimum pension drawdown exceptional circumstances self assessment ATO

SMSF trustees can self-assess if their personal circumstances have an impact on their ability to pay minimum pensions, but need to do so in a pragmatic way.

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Auditing

Audit threshold test too low

SMSF audit financial threshold test

The financial threshold test applied during an SMSF audit is too low and should be increased or removed to reflect the change in balances of funds.

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Legislation, NALI/NALE

NALE rectification off the table

Treasury has indicated rectification for NALE breaches is inconsistent with anti-avoidance provisions, providing the reason why it is not part of the current bill before parliament.

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Contributions, Superannuation

Super key concern for advisers

Superannuation is a key area of interest for advisers, with one network reporting a quarter of its technical inquiries have related to different facets of the subject.

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Legislation, NALI/NALE

Senate review approves NALE bill

Senate Economics Legislation Committee NALE NALI bill legislation

A seven member Senate committee has recommended new NALE provisions should pass parliament without any changes to the bill that will enact them.  

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Auditing, Compliance, Insurance

Auditor PI should cover review action

SMSF auditors professional indemnity PI insurance ATO review Bryce Figot DBA Lawyers

SMSF auditors should check their PI insurance will fund a defence against an ATO review, as well as being sued by clients.

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NALI/NALE

NALE repeal rejection explained

Treasury NALE NALI repeal SIS Act joint bodies submission

Treasury has outlined some of the reasons it has rejected industry calls to repeal the NALE regime, noting it was best suited to address non-arm’s-length issues within SMSFs.

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