smsf trustees

Superannuation

Proposed SMSF penalty regime more equitable

Institute of Chartered Accountants specialist Liz Westover sees benefits in changed SMSF penalty regime....

Superannuation

SMSF trustees need to understand the constraints with respect to related party loans, write DBA Lawyers principals Bryce Figot and Daniel Butler....

Superannuation

SPAA welcomes SMSF penalty changes

SPAA has welcomed the proposed penalty system changes for SMSFs, saying trustees who break the rules will be treated more equitably....

Superannuation

Treasury unveils penalty regime for SMSF trustees

Treasury has outlined the details of its administrative penalties regime for trustees of SMSFs, which will apply from 1 July, 2013....

Superannuation

More SMSFs use CFDs for protection

More self-managed super fund trustees are using the power of CFDs as insurance within their SMSF to protect their core portfolios, according to Ashley Jessen, head sales ...

Superannuation

SMSF trustees should ensure loans are 'real': Townsend

SMSF trustees need to make sure loans are 'real' loans and not 'financial accommodations' to ensure they are compliant....

Superannuation

SMSF trustees cautioned on ATO approach

Law firm cautions SMSF trustees to be prepared for a more probing approach from the ATO this year....

SMSFs protected against fraud, says SPAA

Claims that SMSFs have no recourse against fraud and theft are simply not true, according to SPAA....

Life/Risk

Underinsurance leaves SMSFs exposed

Many self-managed superannuation funds (SMSFs) are failing to correctly insure their assets, according to Self Super Insurance managing director John Kelly....

Superannuation

Missing out on value

Peter Burgess believes many SMSFs are failing to claim valuable tax deductions....

Superannuation

Some SMSF investors misinterpret ATO decision

Lawyer warns that some investors are misinterpreting the rule changes around renovating older dwellings....

Superannuation

SPAA warns on tax deductions

SPAA points to the danger of SMSF trustees under-claiming on tax deductions....

Superannuation

Average SMSF contributions growing

Average SMSF contributions have grown from $40,700 last year to $47,533 for the 2011/2012 financial year, according to the recently released Multiport SMSF Investment Pat...