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Superannuation

There has been debate around how SMSFs use limited recourse borrowing arrangements. SPAA technical director Peter Burgess weighs up the benefits and risks....

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Superannuation

Accountants welcome Inspector-General of Taxation review of ECT but suggest it should be back on broader policy agenda....

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Superannuation

ATO is worried that SMSFs do not fully understand their obligations under the law when investing in property - or are taking advantage of the system....

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Superannuation

The application of the excess contributions tax (ECT) regime continues to cause problems for taxpayers. This article looks at various strategies open to a person who is ...

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Superannuation

Accounting and wealth advisory group Chan and Naylor has called for what it describes as "overlooked guidelines" to be issued with respect to SMSFs. ...

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Superannuation

ASFA questions why SMSFs are excluded from enhanced data collection requirements for superannuation funds....

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Superannuation

Directors will now be liable for their company's unpaid superannuation guarantee charge (SGC) under new laws....

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Superannuation

ATO assistant commissioner Stuart Forsyth has pointed to the issues still troubling SMSF trustees and warns the ATO will be cracking down on non-arm's length income issue...

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Superannuation

MLC’s Peter Hogan explains what ‘business-like’ activities an SMSF may be able to undertake and outlines the related ATO guidance....

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Superannuation

Despite some reports to the contrary, the latest ATO annual report has confirmed breaches by self-managed superannuation funds remain well under control....

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Superannuation

Whilst SMSFs are traditionally a retirement vehicle sought by ‘Baby Boomers’, Andrew Hewison, director of Hewison Private Wealth, believes they also may be a suitable opt...

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Financial planning

APRA's annual report has revealed rising supervisory costs along with the number of exits and failures....

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Financial planning

Many financial advisers are avoiding structured products in a bid to maintain simplicity, transparency and liquidity in their clients' portfolios....

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Superannuation

ASFA has warned that employers could take unilateral action to use negative contributions amounts to cover up over-payments....

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Superannuation

Peter Townsend points out the pitfalls with respect to the way a person's legal history can impact their eligibility to be an SMSF trustee....

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