Running an SMSF is far from set and forget
The decision to set up an SMSF should not be taken lightly. Although it puts SMSF trustees on a journey towards financial self-funding in retirement,
SMSFs looking to ride the crypto wave
Growing interest in cryptocurrency investment in Australia has spread to the SMSF sector, with funds drawn to the appeal of capital gains and the opportunity
Deeper, specialised processes required to fully measure SMSF operating cost
Understanding the complete picture of the operating expenses of an SMSF will require research to dig deeper, as limitations can be seen due to the
Six-member fund ideal asset holding structure
The federal government has promoted six-member funds as a retirement income planning tool for families, but this overlooks the investment and borrowing opportunities they can
Pandemic puts investors in charge
In the three months to September 30 last year, the number of self managed superannuation funds increased 5530 as 5607 people decided they wanted to
SMSFs and 50/50 unit trusts
There is an increasing number of SMSFs that invest in 50/50 unit trusts. That is, an SMSF has a 50 per cent interest in a
Reform aims to cut costs and simplify SMSFs
Trustees frustrated by excessive paperwork and expensive advice frameworks will be watching two government initiatives with great interest. There is growing momentum for financial services
‘3 strikes and you’re out’: ATO eyes 80,000 late SMSF returns
The ATO has launched a new compliance campaign aimed at driving the lodgement of SMSF annual returns as it chases 80,000 late returns. Speaking at
