Why SMSF trustees need to remain alert in 2021
While thankfully there has not been a lot of legislative change relating to self-managed super funds lately, there will still be much to occupy trustees’
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
