News

Auditing, SMSF, Superannuation, Tax

Alternative soft cap method mooted

Net taxable investment earnings

The SMSF Auditors Association of Australia has suggested a different calculation process be used for the proposed tax on super balances over $3 million.

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BDBNs, Death benefits, Pensions

Child pension can trump BDBN

Binding death benefit nomination

The creation of a child pension may create better tax outcomes for the beneficiaries of an SMSF member compared to a BDBN after the death of that member.

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SMSF, Superannuation, Tax

New tax threshold needs review

$3 million threshold.

The consultation process regarding the proposed $3 million soft cap on the superannuation balances of individuals is overlooking a key element.

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ASIC, Auditing, SMSF

More SMSF auditors sanctioned

SMSF auditors

ASIC has taken enforcement action against 11 registered SMSF auditors, including the disqualification of seven practitioners.

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Death benefits

Early death raises benefits questions

Death benefits

The ATO’s revised view regarding member benefits paid as death benefits raises questions about the early death of a member who had planned to make a member benefit payment.

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ATO, SMSF

ATO issues two SMSF reminders

ATO SMSF

SMSF trustees have been reminded to check if they have any unclaimed super and if the ATO has their most recent fund bank account details.

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ETFs, Investments

New ETF offers enhanced diversification

Global X ETF

A new ETF from Global X will offer exposure to top Australian companies while reducing duplicate holdings of popular blue-chip shares.

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Investments, Regulation, SMSFA, Tax

Imputation system bill problematic

Franking credits bill

The SMSF Association is worried about the impact proposed legislative amendments to the franking credit system will potentially have.

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Business News, SMSF, Technology

US fintech firm to enter SMSF admin space

SMSF

A US-based fintech company is looking to enter the SMSF market through the acquisition of a firm with an established fund administration service.

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Superannuation, Technology

SuperMate integrates with Smarter SMSF

Supermate

A new integration agreement will now allow SuperMate users access to the full suite of fund documents offered by Smarter SMSF.

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