
The optimal size for SMSFs when it comes to costs
New research should finally lay to rest that old canard that self-managed super funds (SMSFs) with balances of $200,000 or more are not competitive on

ATO issues reminder on January deadline for TBAR
For SMSFs that report transfer balance account events on a quarterly basis, the next report will be due on 28 January for events that occurred

SMSF asset compliance considerations
Investing in certain asset classes or implementing particular structures to do so can result in additional compliance issues for SMSFs. Mark Ellem, head of education

Can an SMSF claim this as a deduction?
SMSF auditors have been witness to some outlandish expense claims and get frequently asked: “Can an SMSF claim this as a deduction?” One of the most

Analysis of SMSF running costs
Further analysis of the running costs of an SMSF has found they can be run for less than $3000 a year at an average cost

Deadline to amend discretionary trusts fast approaching
lients with discretionary trusts that hold residential land in NSW will need to amend their trust deed to exclude foreign persons as beneficiaries by the

SMSF trustee guide to navigating a way through pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic has affected everyone’s lives and SMSF trustees are no exception. With Melbourne coming out of lockdown, it seems the worst is behind

ATO issues reminder about October TBAR deadline
The Tax Office has reminded any SMSFs that reports transfer balance account events on a quarterly basis that the report will be due on 28