As the self-managed super fund industry continues to grow rapidly, Andrew Yee explains how to ensure your clients effectively manage their SMSFs....

Andrew Biviano explains the superannuation death benefit, and why it is crucial to understand what happens after the death of a fund member. ...

The taxation regime needs be more robust to catch breaches of the Superannuation Industry Supervision Act, according to the chief executive of Opez, Cindy McDonald....

Professionalism in the SMSF industry has improved greatly, but the ATO must remain firm with the sector, said Tax Commissioner Michael D'Ascenzo....

A Commonwealth and Taxation Ombudsman report has found that the ATO has established sound guidelines in the use of its 'access without notice' powers....

Transfers from major superannuation funds into self-managed superannuation funds (SMSFs) will be subjected to higher levels of scrutiny following moves by the Australian ...

Troy Smith outlines strategies for avoiding a large excess contributions tax bill in cases of simple or small miscalculation....

In this superannuation guide for non-residents for tax purposes, you'll learn what impacts contributions and access to superannuation for non-residents....

A desire for greater control over their investments is the main reason cited for establishing a self-managed superannuation fund (SMSF), although there is still a demand ...

The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) has warned that arrangements to artificially create upfront deductions for employment costs may break tax laws....

The number of people who will have exceeded their superannuation contributions cap in the 2009-10 financial year is likely to increase as the concessional contributions c...

The tax office has signalled that the use of promissory notes in SMSFs will come under greater scrutiny, writes Bryan Ashenden....

Many financial planning firm owners could be forced to pay large amounts of extra income tax if the ATO goes ahead with proposed changes to the treatment of certain tax s...

Trustees lent 95 per cent of SMSF assets to a related company during a period of physical and financial stress....