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Auditing, Compliance

Question trustee sole purpose compliance

SMSF auditor trustee representation sole purpose test compliance

SMSF auditors can look past trustee representation letters to ensure a fund meets the sole purpose test with benefits and expenses a useful indicator of compliance.

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Death benefits, Retirement, Superannuation, Tax

Super reform can unlock billions for charity

Superannuation death benefits Philanthropy Australia Tax reform Charities Charity

Eliminating taxes on superannuation death benefit bequests to charities could generate billions of dollars in additional income for Australia’s charitable organisations.

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Appointments, Auditing

Colley named as auditor ambassador

Graeme Colley SMSF Auditors Institute ambassador

Former SuperConcepts staffer Graeme Colley will take on a new role promoting the work of auditors in the superannuation sector.

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Legislation, Superannuation, Tax

Simpler soft cap tax possible

Soft cap superannuation earnings tax calculation method

A peak accounting body has proposed a more straightforward approach to the current calculation method outlined in the draft legislation for the superannuation earnings tax.

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Administration, Property, SMSF

Non-bank lender to offer SMSF loans

SMSF loans Pepper Money

A non-bank lender has expanded its operations to include SMSF loans available to funds with corporate trustees and relatively low minimum asset balances.

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Retirement, Strategy, Superannuation

Retirement not just about dollars

Retirees Retirement Satisfaction Superannuation

Preparing for a satisfactory and enjoyable retirement involves addressing issues extending beyond the extent of a person’s superannuation savings.

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SMSFA, Superannuation, Tax

Consultation for new tax too short

SMSF Association $3 million earnings tax draft bill consultation period

The SMSF Association has expressed its angst over the inadequate consultation period, as well as lack of important details, regarding the draft bill legislating the $3 million soft cap.

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Contributions, Pensions, Superannuation

Commutation notice can be preconfigured

SMSF members can use a prepared notice to inform their fund that withdrawals from their pension will be treated as commutations, avoiding the risk they will be regarded as payments.

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Administration, SMSF

Court can provide bankruptcy relief

SMSF bankruptcy court application

Recent court cases have revealed a potential course of action for SMSF members confronting bankruptcy that does not require the closure of their fund.

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Legislation, Superannuation, Tax

IFPA calls for five soft cap changes

Institute of Financial Professionals Australia IFPA $3 million earnings tax soft cap

In a submission to government regarding the proposed $3 million soft cap, IFPA has identified five areas where amendments are needed.

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