News

Heffron launches rent relief toolkit

September 17, 2020

Heffron has launched the second stage of its Super Toolkit, covering auditor and ATO requirements related to COVID-19 rent relief measures.

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ATO, Superannuation

ATO on SAR lodgement warpath

September 16, 2020

Darin Tyson-Chan

The ATO has issued a stern warning to the entire SMSF sector over funds that either have not lodged or are late in lodging the requisite annual return.

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Pensions

Legacy pension change not on govt agenda

September 16, 2020

Jason Spits

The complex nature of legacy pensions and a full government agenda meant any reforms were unlikely to take place in the near future, according to a government minister.

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ATO, Property

Regulator bulletin may be misleading

September 16, 2020

Darin Tyson-Chan

An ATO instrument regarding lease arrangements pertaining to property developments held by SMSFs is potentially misleading, a specialist lawyer has said.

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Pensions

ATO seeks insight into pension relief measure

September 16, 2020

Tharshini Ashokan

The ATO is conducting research into the uptake of the COVID-19 minimum pension drawdown relief measure among SMSFs.

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ATO, Superannuation

Data-matching time lag warning

September 15, 2020

Darin Tyson-Chan

The director of a financial services firm has flagged the significance of the time it takes the ATO to issue excess contribution notices and the consequences this situation can have.

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