News : SMSFA

Crypto Assets, Cryptocurrency, Regulation, SMSFA

Crypto assets must be regulated

Cryptocurrency Digital assets Regulation

The SMSF Association has flagged gaps in ownership information, risk of fraud and inappropriate advice as key reasons the crypto-asset space should be more tightly regulated.

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SMSFA, Superannuation, Tax

Senators should reject super tax bill

Superannuation earnings tax $3m soft cap tax Unrealised capital gains senate crossbench

The SMSF Association is calling on crossbench senators to reject the government’s $3 million super earnings tax bill, which was introduced into parliament today.

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Administration, ATO, Compliance, SMSF, SMSFA

ATO changes agent linking system

ATO online services Client-to-agent linking

The ATO has added an extra security step to its reporting platform for businesses, requiring SMSF trustees to follow it when appointing or changing agents to act on their behalf.

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Legislation, SMSFA, Tax

Simpler tax model presented to govt

SMSF Association Superannuation earnings tax Unrealised gains Treasury $3m soft cap tax

The SMSFA has urged Treasury and the government to re-evaluate the taxation of unrealised capital gains within the $3 million soft cap tax.

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SMSFA, Superannuation, Tax

Consultation for new tax too short

SMSF Association $3 million earnings tax draft bill consultation period

The SMSF Association has expressed its angst over the inadequate consultation period, as well as lack of important details, regarding the draft bill legislating the $3 million soft cap.

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Administration, Legislation, SMSF, SMSFA, Superannuation, Tax

$3m soft cap liquidity risk proven

$3 milliom superannuation earnings tax liquidity SMSFA

New SMSF Association-commissioned research has indicated the tax on super balances over $3 million will result in liquidity risk.

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Accounting, Administration, Contributions, fraud, SMSF, SMSFA

Fraud raises compliance snags

SMSF fraud compliance contributions

The regulator’s stance regarding situations where benefits of a fund have been accessed via fraudulent activities remains a little unclear.

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Legislation, SMSFA, Superannuation

Call for exclusive super objective law

Objective of superannuation

The SMSF Association has used its submission to Treasury on the objective of super to highlight three outcomes the process should achieve.

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Legislation, SMSFA, Superannuation, Tax

Unrealised gains outside super tax scope

Superannuation earnings tax

The SMSFA has once again rejected the inclusion of the taxation of unrealised capital gains in the government’s superannuation earnings tax, following the release of draft legislation yesterday.

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Auditing, Compliance, Platforms, SMSFA

Data vigilance crucial for auditors

Auditing platforms SMSF audits ASF Shelley Banton

SMSF auditors must exercise due diligence in evaluating both the software and data stored within automated auditing platforms to ensure compliance with their professional obligations.

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