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Accounting

Accountants not alone on tech challenges

SMSF accountants should embrace the latest technological developments rather than fear the worst as all industries have to deal with the impacts of rapid change, according to an accounting software provider.

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Regulation

More super changes under Labor: Bowen

Opposition Treasury spokesperson Chris Bowen

Opposition treasury spokesman Chris Bowen has confirmed more significant changes to the nation’s retirement savings framework will occur, in addition to the change in the treatment of imputation credits for individuals in retirement but not receiving the age pension, should Labor win the next federal election.

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Regulation

The gold in the new personal CC rules

Most of the 1 July 2017 superannuation reforms placed yet more restrictions on an individual’s ability to add to their superannuation.

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Commercial Property

Commercial property yields compelling

Unlisted commercial property is likely to remain attractive to yield-hunting investors even as bond rates improve, according to AMP Capital.

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Compliance

Non-use of safe harbour triggers breach

Red flag on beach.

SMSF trustees opting not to follow the safe harbour guidelines for related-party loans must be ready to demonstrate the loan was entered into and maintained on terms consistent with an arm’s-length dealing, an industry lawyer has warned.

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Superannuation

Limited gains from raising super access age

Raising the superannuation access age beyond 60 would negatively affect many people and provide few economic or social benefits, according to a doctor of law.

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ATO

Is SMSF property development good or too good to be true?

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The ATO has released material saying SMSF property developments can be considered tax avoidance schemes that are “too good to be true”. Within the program called Super Scheme Smart, the tax office aims to educate the public about SMSF strategies that concern it.

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Retirement

Corporate loan market opening up for SMSFs

SMSF access to the corporate loan market is improving and provides another avenue for trustees to access stable monthly income with a low risk of capital loss, according to Metrics Credit Partners (MCP).

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Accounting

Cash-flow advice in retirement the accounting sweet spot

Accountants can enhance their value proposition for SMSF clients in retirement by making the decision to become the advice expert on cash-flow requirements, a technical services executive has said.

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Direct Property

SMSF property queries top list

Borrowing to invest in property and purchasing property to develop it are the most popular topics of inquiry from potential trustees who want to establish an SMSF.

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