News : ATO

ATO, Compliance, Tax

New SMSFs targeted for non-lodgement

SMSFs annual returns

New SMSFs are failing to lodge annual returns and abide by their taxation obligations, drawing the attention of the ATO.

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Administration, ATO, SMSF

Don’t cancel ABN in wind-up process

SMSF wind-up ABN

SMSF practitioners and trustees should not cancel a fund’s ABN during a wind-up process as the wrong timing of this action will freeze the procedure.

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Administration, ATO, SMSF

Zero balance not needed in wind-up

SMSF zero balance

SMSFs do not have to reduce their balance sheet to zero during a fund wind-up and doing so may result in having to estimate a future tax payment.

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Administration, ATO, Contributions, SMSF

Rounding a contribution trap

contributions rounding

The application of rounding when reporting contributions can inadvertently lead to very tough compliance penalties for SMSF trustees.

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ATO, Auditing, Compliance, Superannuation

Accurate notices of intent vital

Notices of intent

Notices of intent in relation to personal contributions will not be covered by the audit process this year putting greater onus on SMSF members to ensure they are accurate.

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ATO, Compliance

Private tax ruling guidance released

ATO private ruling

The ATO has outlined the steps needed to apply for a private ruling but emphasised accurate and complete data was critical for it to properly assess any ruling request.

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ATO, SMSF

Notice of intent must be acknowledged

Notices of Intent

The ATO has reminded trustees they must acknowledge any Notices of Intent received and update SMSF details promptly prior to the end of the financial year.

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ATO, Superannuation

ATO sets date for personal TBC availability

TBC

Super fund members will gain access to personal TBC details early in the new financial year but should report outstanding information now.

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ATO, Compliance, SMSF

Loss no reason to ignore compliance order

financial loss ATO order

Financial loss will not be considered a key reason for an SMSF to avoid following a contravention rectification order issued by the ATO.

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ATO, Compliance, Education

ATO revamps compliance guidance

New compliance guidance materials are being formulated by the ATO, one of which marks a change in approach with education directions.

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