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Regulation, Retirement, Superannuation

Franking inquiry begins public hearings

The House of Representatives Standing Committee on Economics will this week hold two hearings for its inquiry into the implications of removing refundable franking credits, after receiving hundreds of submissions from retirees.

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ATO, Regulation

SMSF sector in good shape: ATO

The ATO has given the SMSF sector a clean bill of health amid the super reform challenges as it looks to lift trustee education and literacy in the next 12 months.

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Accounting, Documentation, Regulation

TBAR will raise technology use by accountants

Transfer balance account report (TBAR) requirements will force accountants to refocus on how they will use technology in their practices to service their SMSF clients, a technical expert has said.

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Compliance, Investments, Regulation

SMSF segregation switching to attract ATO scrutiny

Superannuation regulations permit investment segregation to be used in an SMSF subject to the ‘fair and reasonable’ standards, however, behaviour intended to manipulate tax outcomes, specifically setting up a second SMSF, will bring ATO scrutiny.

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Regulation, Tax

Case for franking ban not strong: IPA

The Institute of Public Accountants (IPA) has reiterated its rejection of an excess franking credits ban as it prepares to appear before a parliamentary committee public hearing on the implications of the proposed policy.

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Regulation, Tax

FSC opposes scrapping of imputation credit refunds

The Financial Services Council (FSC) has called for a moratorium on adverse changes to the superannuation system, including changes to franking credit refunds.

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Regulation, Retirement, Superannuation

Draconian franking credit policy risks recession

A fund manager has warned Australia faces the prospect of its first economic recession in almost three decades if the Labor Party introduces its dividend imputation policy if it wins the next election.

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Accounting, Financial Planning, Regulation

Licensing framework fails to kick goals: report

The removal of the accountant’s exemption in 2016 has failed on the government’s objective of improving access to SMSF advice, with over 35 per cent of practices having no licence, according to a new study released today.

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Regulation, Retirement, Superannuation

Franking policy will hurt low-income retirees

New data analysis by SuperConcepts reveals the Labor Party’s franking credit policy proposal will pinch the pockets of low-income retirees.

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Investments, Regulation

Imputation credit policy may hit stock returns

Labor’s plan to abolish cash refunds on franking credits could have an impact on the return profile of higher dividend-paying stocks, according to a bond investor.

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