The initial deadlines for complying with the new SuperStream contribution standard have arrived. Mark Ellem details the implementation measures needed to fall into line with the new system.

Financial planners are now subject to tax agent services legislation. Tony Greco has a look at what additional professional obligations now apply. Welcome to the newest category of tax adviser, aptly titled ‘tax (financial) adviser’.

The implementation time frame for the new SuperStream regime has been amended. David Shirlow and Kelly Cox detail what this means for SMSF trustees and the steps needed now to properly comply with the requirements.

The rules surrounding excess contributions into super have been overhauled recently and have opened up new opportunities to implement tax-effective strategies, writes Grant Abbott.

SMSF trustees may consider increasing the diversity of their portfolios through investing in an overseas property. While this strategy may appear sound on the surface, Daniel Butler warns there are numerous elements to consider when assessing such a course of action.

George Haramis is managing director of Unison Financial Group.

The ATO has been granted a new set of powers, including the capacity to fine SMSF trustees for compliance breaches. Brian Hor details what they mean for advisers and their clients. A change in the powers available to the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) has provided yet another extremely compelling reason for changing from individual trustees to a […]

Traditionally, SMSF trustees have effected insurance for members under a self-insurance model. This involves the SMSF trustee to take out, say, death insurance on a particular member. In the event of a claim, the insurance proceeds are allocated to the relevant member’s account in the fund.

The new SuperStream requirements are about to be introduced for all superannuation funds, including SMSFs. David Shirlow and Kelly Cox outline the practical implications of the new regime.