News : SMSF

ATO, Auditing, Compliance, SMSF

Clean audit file key in case of review

SMSF auditors audit file ATO review

In anticipation of a potential ATO review, SMSF auditors have been advised to maintain essential documents and ensure their audit files are free from irrelevant information.

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Auditing, NALI/NALE, Property, SMSF

ACR key to property project probes

ACR NALI SMSF property development

It is expected the ATO will use a multipronged approach to examine SMSF investments in property development schemes for non-arm’s-length income breaches.

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ASIC, Compliance, SMSF

Guidance change lifts anti-SMSF roadblock

A change to ASIC guidance regarding minimum balances for new SMSFs has removed a roadblock in the mind of advisers, who are only now returning to SMSF advice.

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Administration, Auditing, Investments, SMSF

SMSFs remain cost-effective

Class report SMSF costs

The cost-effectiveness of SMSFs has continued to be drawn out, with new research showing fund expenses total less than 1 per cent of assets despite increases in underlying investment fees.

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ASIC, SMSF

INFO 274 impact evident

ASIC INFO 274 SMSF minimum balance

A change in the ASIC guidance for giving SMSF advice released in December last year is already having an effect on fund establishments.

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Pensions, SMSF, Superannuation

SMSFs lead pension transition

pension phase SMSF APRA funds Class

Far more SMSF members over 65 are in pension phase compared to APRA-regulated fund members, highlighting the different levels of engagement in the two sectors.

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SMSF, Strategy, Superannuation, Tax

Earnings tax creating capital gains confusion

$3 million earnings tax capital gains

The inclusion of unrealised gains within the proposed $3 million earnings tax is confusing superannuation fund members.

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Administration, Insurance, Management, SMSF

Older policies can trap benefits

Temporary incapacity insurance SMSF

SMSF members with temporary incapacity insurance may find the benefits trapped in the fund if the policy has not been reviewed or funded through the right channels.

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Administration, Documentation, Management, Regulation, SMSF

State laws complicate incapacity rules

SMSF incapacity

When preparing for the incapacity of an SMSF trustee, practitioners must be aware of the legislative requirements of each state and territory where the fund may hold assets or interests.

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