News

Contributions

Contribution errors eliminated

non-concessional contributions errors

The ability to repay non-concessional contributions accepted in error by superannuation fund trustees will be eliminated on 1 July.

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ATO

SMSF landlords reminded of allowable claims

ATO SMSF tax rental

The ATO has reminded SMSF trustees which common tax mistakes they should avoid when making repairs to rental investment homes.

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Technology

Map out cybersecurity processes

SMSF cyber-security

SMSF advisers and trustees must be clear about what cybersecurity processes are in place and should not merely accept them on face value.

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Investments

ASIC issues guidance to prevent greenwashing

ASIC greenwashing

Investment managers and super funds have been provided with guidance to ensure any sustainability-related products they offer are not engaging in greenwashing.

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ATO, NALI/NALE

NALE compliance stance extended

ATO NALE compliance

The ATO will continue its practice of not deploying compliance resources to address non-arm’s length expenditure breaches of a general nature.

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Property, Retirement

HEAS improves its appeal

home equity access scheme

An additional method of providing funding payments to consumers is about to be added to the government’s Home Equity Access Scheme.

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ASIC, Financial Planning

ASIC outlines adviser warning conditions

ASIC adviser warnings

ASIC has outlined when it will issue a warning to a financial adviser for poor conduct and noted these will also be passed on to their licensee.

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Retirement, Superannuation

Comfortable retirement from super not certain

retirement superannuation

Research has found high number of Australians are not confident their superannuation savings can provide a comfortable retirement.

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Financial Planning

SMSF data reflects advice upside

SMSF advice opportunities

The most recent SMSF statistical overview released by the ATO points to a number of advice opportunities available for superannuants.

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Contributions

Crunch numbers correctly for Div 293

Division 293 concessional contributions

The prospect of paying excess tax on concessional contributions due to Division 293 means advisers should consider all factors that shape a client’s taxable income.

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