News : ATO

ATO, Tax

ATO reminds trustees of PAYG obligations

ATO PAYG obligations

The ATO has reminded trustees of the PAYG obligations for members who receive a super benefit payment as the reporting due date closes in.

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ATO, Technology

Super Fund Lookup error surfaces

super fund lookup error

A malfunction of the ATO’s Super Fund Lookup register has resulted in some SMSFs erroneously losing their complying status on the system.

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ATO, Contributions, Strategy

Reserving process key to avoiding ATO scrutiny

contribution reserving strategies

Contribution reserving strategies have been given the green light by the ATO, but correct processes remain central to avoiding compliance action.

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ATO, Insurance

Prior insurance vital for collectables

collectable assets

Trustees who invest in collectable and personal-use assets inside an SMSF are being advised by the ATO to consider insurance before purchasing the asset.

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ATO, NALI/NALE

NALE shift targets small funds

ATO NALE small SMSFs

The ATO’s broad-brush view of NALE will hit more small fund members than those trustees seeking to exploit non-arm’s-length rules.

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ATO

ATO updates valuation guidelines

ATO valuation guideline

The ATO has released a new guideline for the valuation of assets, and reminds SMSFs to stay on top of their reporting obligations in a number of key areas.

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ATO, Superannuation

Disputed member exits an issue

member exits SMSF

Protracted member exits are beginning to be treated more severely by the ATO as it becomes a growing issue across the SMSF sector.

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ATO, Superannuation

ATO issues warning to auditors, laggard funds

auditors trustees report

The ATO has issued warnings to SMSF trustees who have failed to comply with SAR deadlines and has discovered auditors are making a common ACR mistake.

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ATO, Superannuation

ATO offers dedicated help for SAR lodgements

ATO SMSF annual returns

The ATO will offer priority assistance to SMSF practitioners seeking a deferral arrangement for the lodgement of SMSF annual returns.

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ATO, Tax

No SAR extension this year

SMSF Annual Return extension

Advisers and trustees should not expect any extension to the SMSF Annual Return lodgement date despite one being granted last year.

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