News : SMSF

ATO, Auditing, Compliance, SMSF

Confusion over access rules evident

SMSF Loans to members Auditor Contravention Reports ATO inancial assistance

The fact loans to members is the most common compliance breach appearing in auditor contravention reports shows trustees have a misunderstanding of the super rules.

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Compliance, Property, SMSF, Tax

Incorrect loan details a stamp duty trap

SMSF Loans Property Deposit Stamp duty

Electing to pay the deposit of an SMSF property loan using an individual’s name, rather than that of the fund, could attract a stamp duty liability when the asset is transferred.

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ASIC, Property, SMSF

SMSF firm received conflicted remuneration

SMSF Real estate conflicted remuneration RM Capital The SMSF Club ASIC Federal Court

A court has found a Queensland-based SMSF advice business received conflicted remuneration when advising clients to purchase property.

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Compliance, Investments, SMSF

Verify asset location before filing SAR

Overseas assets Australian assets Investments SMSF annual return SAR

Understanding the location of an asset that is held by an SMSF is crucial for meeting the fund’s annual reporting requirements.

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LRBA, Platforms, SMSF

DASH adds SMSF features to advice platform

DASH Technology Group SMSF Advisers LRBA Platform Archer

Dash Technology Group has strengthened its adviser support platform by adding features tailored specifically for SMSF practitioners.

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ATO, Compliance, financial advice, SMSF, Superannuation

Early release needs wider examination

SMSF Superannuation Illegal early release Early access CAANZ Chartered Accountants

The early release of superannuation should be addressed by looking at who is providing advice, but also reforming the rules to prevent inappropriate access.

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financial advice, Investments, SMSF

Role determines wholesale status

Wholesale client Retail client SMSF Financial advice

The wholesale client provisions are complex and advisers must determine the SMSF role an individual is acting in before using them.

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ATO, SMSF, Superannuation

Illegal access nets $637 million

illegal early access superannuation SMSF ATO

An ATO review of illegal early access to superannuation via SMSFs has found an estimated $637 million left the system over a two-year period.

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Compliance, SMSF, SMSFA

Sector must halt trustee disqualifications

SMSF Association Trustee disqualifications ATO

The SMSF Association has called on the sector as a whole to address the growing number of disqualified trustees to avoid more adverse regulations.

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LRBA, SMSF

Specialist lender to offer SMSF loans

RedZed SMSF loans LRBA limited recourse borrowing arrangement

A small business and self-employed-focused lender has announced it will offer SMSF loans for the purchase of residential and commercial properties.

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