The popularity of SMSFs has led to many people overlooking the use of family trusts, but Michael Hutton and Peter Bembrick illustrate how the two structures can work well together.

SMSFs need to revise their management of revenue losses in the wake of the ATO’s renewed focus on the issue, writes Daniel Butler.

Related-party loans continue to be the most significant compliance issue for SMSFs. Tim Miller outlines regulations funds need to consider to ensure they do not fall foul of the current rules.

A variety of superannuation reserves has been used for a significant period of time. In this two-part feature, Grant Abbott examines how they work and the value they can add to SMSFs.

All SMSFs are required by law to formulate and adhere to an investment strategy. In the second instalment of this two-part feature, Grant Abbott details the remaining components, both legislative and otherwise, to take into account when creating this critical element of an SMSF.

Decisions regarding pensions and the assets supporting them can have significant capital gains tax implications, writes Tim Miller.

Michael Hallinan details a strategy to ensure the remaining balance of a deceased SMSF trustee’s pension goes to the nominated members of a blended family.

Traditional models being used to address longevity and sequencing risk in retirement lack reliability, but a new method may be able to provide greater certainty around planning for this life stage, says Melanie Dunn.

Making sure the wishes of a deceased SMSF member are followed can be complicated. Daniel Butler details some strategies to make the process more painless.