News

Budget super measures unlikely

March 15, 2022

The 2022 federal budget is not expected to contain any significant announcements for SMSFs, but may clarify measures previously introduced.

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Trusts

Trust distributions can create asset breach

March 15, 2022

Jason Spits

SMSFs holding a unit trust may breach the in-house asset rules through the incorrect treatment of trust distributions.

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ETFs

ETF popularity continues to boom

March 15, 2022

Tia Thomas

Investors continue to flock to the ETF market, with core portfolio allocations increasing and no expectations of a slowdown in interest.

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Superannuation, Tax

Div 293 payment clarity needed

March 14, 2022

Jason Spits

SMSFs members looking to pay a division 293 tax from their fund need to be clear as to what part of their benefits will be impacted before making that election.

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Cryptocurrency, Technology

Stake to add cryptocurrency capability

March 14, 2022

Darin Tyson-Chan

The ability to access cryptocurrencies is an additional service digital broking service Stake will be making available for its SMSF clients in 2022.

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Regulation

Govt names independent advice review head

March 14, 2022

Tia Thomas

The terms of reference for the Quality of Advice Review have been released, with the federal government also announcing Michelle Levy will head up the review.

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Contributions

Reimbursement window is narrow

March 10, 2022

Jason Spits

SMSF expenses paid by a member will be treated as a contribution unless the member moves quickly to claim a reimbursement.

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Regulation, Superannuation

Superannuation balance cap position endorsed

March 10, 2022

Darin Tyson-Chan

Labor’s commitment not to introduce a superannuation balance cap should it form government later this year has been applauded by the SMSF Association.

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