News

ATO, Pensions, Regulation

Take note of pension rule change

Pension TR 2013/5 ECPI Exempt current pension income ATO

SMSF trustees have been warned of the significant tax risks if minimum pension payments are missed following a change to an established ATO ruling.

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Death benefits

View death benefits as ancillary purpose

SMSF Self-managed superannuation Smarter SMSF SuperGuardian Tim Miller Death benefits Sole purpose test

SMSF trustees should view the payment of death benefits as an ancillary purpose rather than a core purpose of the fund to ensure it remains compliant with the sole purpose test.

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Compliance, Superannuation

Incapacity definition has dual purpose

Incapacity Superannuation Industry Supervision Act Condition of release

SMSFs can use a single definition of permanent incapacity to meet a condition of release and gain a tax concession, but should document and retain that definition to avoid breaching super and tax laws.

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Investments, Superannuation, Tax

Associations call for Division 296 change

JAWG Joint Associations Working Group Division 296 tax Unrealised capital gains Deeming rate Better Targeted Super Concessions Bill

A group of 11 industry bodies representing advisers, stockbrokers and accountants has called for the Division 296 tax calculations to be reopened for further consultation.

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financial advice, Regulation

FAAA raises CSLR issues with Jones

CSLR Compensation Scheme of Last Resort FAAA Financial Advice Association Australia Dixon Advisory Stephen Jones

The FAAA has met with Treasury to press for action on its key concerns regarding the Compensation Scheme of Last Resort.

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ETFs, Investments

Three new ETFs from Dimensional

Exchange-traded fund ETF Dimensional Fund Advisors

International wealth manager Dimensional Fund Advisors has launched three actively managed ETFs on the ASX to expand and complement its existing product range in Australia.

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Death benefits, Estate Planning, Pensions

Death beneficiary must be confirmed

Death benefit Reversionary pension Pension Beneficiary

Confirmation as to whom death benefits should be assigned needs to be established before a reversionary pension is implemented.

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Compliance, NALI/NALE, Trusts

Trust services could bring NALI scrutiny

Unit trusts NALI Non-arm's length income Related party

Contracting a related party to perform services on a unit trust with SMSF investors may expose the trustees to significant NALI risks.

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Compliance, financial advice, Tax

Tax agent code consultation non-existent

Joint Bodies Tax Agent Services (Code of Professional Conduct) Determination Tax Practitioners Board Stephen Jones Matthew Addison SMSF Association

A group of 10 industry bodies has rejected claims by the government that it consulted with the sector over changes to the tax agent code of conduct.

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Investments

Is private credit a better property route?

Private credit Property Investment Returns

Investing directly into property is very popular among Australians, but access to real estate via private credit vehicles is worth considering.

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