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Legislation, Tax

Teals push for Div 296 changes

Division 296 tax SMSF Self-managed superannuation Teals Amendments Zoe Daniels Helen Haines Allegra Spender Kylea Tink

The teal independents have raised several concerns regarding the proposed Division 296 tax and called for urgent changes to mitigate its impact on SMSFs.

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SMSF, Tax

Timing crucial for CGT concessions

SMSF Self-managed superannuation Small business CGT concessions Accurium Mark Ellem

The timing of the administration procedures regarding the small business CGT concessions is critical for contributions made under these rules.

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Auditing, Compliance, SMSF

Routine work an audit independence risk

Auditor independence standards In-house audit APES 110 SMSF auditors

It remains highly unlikely in-house SMSF audits conducted by a firm that also provides routine non-audit services will not be a breach of auditor independence standards.

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Legislation, Regulation, Tax

Opposition moves to block tax agent changes

Tax Agent Services (Code of Professional Conduct) Determination 2024 Opposition Senate CAANZ

The opposition has called on the Senate to block the passage of proposed changes to the tax agent code of conduct as they are likely to impact small operators disproportionately.

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Legislation, Tax

Div 296 progress remains shaky

Division 296 tax SMSF Association Unrealised capital gains

The SMSF Association has reported support for the Division 296 tax bill in the Senate is not definite as the body continues to push for it to be scrapped or amended.

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Contributions, Tax

Acceptance rules key to CGT benefit

SMSF Self-managed superannuation Contribution acceptance rules Capital gains tax small business concessions CGT Accurium Mark Ellem

The contribution acceptance rules will always be the determining factor as to whether a member can use the CGT small business concessions.

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Compliance, NALI/NALE

NALI breaches remain unfixable

SMSF Self-managed superannuation NALI Non-arm's length income ATO

The ATO’s strict stance on NALI breaches leaves SMSF trustees with no way to rectify or fix honest mistakes without facing penalties.

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Platforms, Technology

Anti-fraud measure added to SuperMate

Fraud SuperConcepts SuperMate

SuperConcepts has introduced an anti-fraud verification measure to protect the financial information of users from being exposed to fraudsters.

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ASIC, Education, financial advice

ASIC issues qualification checking reminder

ASIC AFS licensees Adviser qualifications Approved degrees determination

ASIC has told advice licensees they must check the qualifications of all advisers under their banner even when they have previously worked for another organisation.

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Legislation, Tax

IFPA raises Div 296 protest again

Unrealised capital gains Division 296 tax IFPA Institute of Financial Professionals Australia Total superannuation balance

Strong objections and suggested better approaches to the proposed Division 296 tax have again been communicated to members of parliament by IFPA.

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