News : Superannuation

QROPS reporting a wind-up issue

January 27, 2022

Specific circumstances must be taken into account when looking to wind up an SMSF with retirement savings balances transferred from the UK.

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Superannuation

Six members mainly topic of discussion

January 25, 2022

Jason Spits

Six-member SMSFs remain more of a topic of discussion than a superannuation vehicle for families.

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Superannuation

EPOA not only overseas trustee fix

January 20, 2022

Darin Tyson-Chan

Appointing an enduring power of attorney to satisfy legal obligations may not always be the best solution for SMSF trustees relocating overseas.

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Superannuation

SMSF wind-up seldom compulsory

January 17, 2022

Darin Tyson-Chan

An SMSF wind-up is only compulsory in one situation, even though some trustee circumstances may appear to dictate this course of action is necessary.

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Property, Superannuation

Property focus for six member funds

January 13, 2022

Jason Spits

The take-up of six-member SMSFs is initially coming from families looking to invest and develop in capital intense property projects.

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Superannuation

Timing the biggest wind-up issue

December 23, 2021

Darin Tyson-Chan

SMSF wind-ups require a significant period of time to be allocated to them to allow for actions such as the disposal of fund assets.

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Investments, Superannuation

SMSFs can be sophisticated investors

December 23, 2021

Tia Thomas

Trustees can band together with their SMSF to meet the status of a sophisticated investor, but should ensure any investment still meets their joint obligations.

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Superannuation

Draft co-contribution regulations released

December 21, 2021

Tia Thomas

New draft co-contribution regulations for low-income earners have been released and include minor changes to previously released regulations that are due to expire.

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ATO, Superannuation