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Retirement, Tax

Set rules for CGT retirement exemption

Small business capital gains tax Retirement exemption CGT Contribution

Specific rules apply to individuals under age 55 who want to take advantage of the retirement exemption under the small business CGT concessions.

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Property, Tax

GST a must for high-yield properties

GST Goods and services tax Yield Commercial property Registration

SMSFs holding commercial property generating over $75,000 in rent must register for GST, while those not required to should carefully assess the benefits and costs of doing so.

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Investments, Superannuation, Tax

Associations call for Division 296 change

JAWG Joint Associations Working Group Division 296 tax Unrealised capital gains Deeming rate Better Targeted Super Concessions Bill

A group of 11 industry bodies representing advisers, stockbrokers and accountants has called for the Division 296 tax calculations to be reopened for further consultation.

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Compliance, financial advice, Tax

Tax agent code consultation non-existent

Joint Bodies Tax Agent Services (Code of Professional Conduct) Determination Tax Practitioners Board Stephen Jones Matthew Addison SMSF Association

A group of 10 industry bodies has rejected claims by the government that it consulted with the sector over changes to the tax agent code of conduct.

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Legislation, Tax

Teals push for Div 296 changes

Division 296 tax SMSF Self-managed superannuation Teals Amendments Zoe Daniels Helen Haines Allegra Spender Kylea Tink

The teal independents have raised several concerns regarding the proposed Division 296 tax and called for urgent changes to mitigate its impact on SMSFs.

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SMSF, Tax

Timing crucial for CGT concessions

SMSF Self-managed superannuation Small business CGT concessions Accurium Mark Ellem

The timing of the administration procedures regarding the small business CGT concessions is critical for contributions made under these rules.

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Legislation, Regulation, Tax

Opposition moves to block tax agent changes

Tax Agent Services (Code of Professional Conduct) Determination 2024 Opposition Senate CAANZ

The opposition has called on the Senate to block the passage of proposed changes to the tax agent code of conduct as they are likely to impact small operators disproportionately.

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Legislation, Tax

Div 296 progress remains shaky

Division 296 tax SMSF Association Unrealised capital gains

The SMSF Association has reported support for the Division 296 tax bill in the Senate is not definite as the body continues to push for it to be scrapped or amended.

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Contributions, Tax

Acceptance rules key to CGT benefit

SMSF Self-managed superannuation Contribution acceptance rules Capital gains tax small business concessions CGT Accurium Mark Ellem

The contribution acceptance rules will always be the determining factor as to whether a member can use the CGT small business concessions.

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Legislation, Tax

IFPA raises Div 296 protest again

Unrealised capital gains Division 296 tax IFPA Institute of Financial Professionals Australia Total superannuation balance

Strong objections and suggested better approaches to the proposed Division 296 tax have again been communicated to members of parliament by IFPA.

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