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ATO, Auditing

ATO refers 41 auditors to ASIC

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The ATO has referred 41 SMSF auditors to ASIC as a result of its review into the practices of more than 200 of these professionals.

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ATO, Pensions

TR 2013/5 upgrade means more red tape

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The update to Taxation Ruling 2013/5 will create noticeably more administrative work for trustees who fail to meet the minimum pension payment standards.

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ATO, Compliance, Investments, SMSF

Don’t classify gold, diamonds as collectibles

Gold and diamonds have never been considered collectible or personal-use assets and SMSFs should only classify them as physical assets.

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ATO, Pensions

ATO releases legacy pension guidance

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New guidance from the ATO on commuting legacy pensions has been welcomed, but the SMSF Association says more detail is required.

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ATO, Regulation, Superannuation, Trusts

High Court can hear Bendel appeal

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The High Court has granted leave for the ATO to appeal the Bendel case decision related to the treatment of unpaid present entitlements.

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ATO, Death benefits

Six-month death benefit guidance removed

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The ATO has amended the rules regarding the acceptable timeframe in which trustees can implement when making death benefit payments.

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ATO, Pensions

Gap to occur in TBC updates

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The increase in personal transfer balance caps reported by the ATO will be delayed after the general cap rises but it will not issue determinations until an update is complete.

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ATO, Auditing, Compliance

Audit guidance reissued by ATO

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The ATO has released a lengthy guide on what it expects SMSF auditors to consider, noting these requirements are its minimum expectations.

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ATO, Compliance

Trustee disqualifications track downwards

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New ATO figures have shown the number of SMSF trustees disqualified this financial year is tracking to be lower than the previous 12 months.

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