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accountantsGPS – Leveraging Digital Advice To Fill The Gap Left By The QAR

Sponsored Content provided by accountantsGPS | Proud partner of the SMSF Association Accountants are frequently asked, “Why do you need to produce a costly advice document to respond to a […]

ATO Update: SMSFs to navigate enhanced online security measures

As part of the ATO’s commitment to safeguarding taxpayer’s information from fraudulent activity and identity theft, an added layer of verification will be introduced to ensure that only authorised tax […]

Be on the lookout for Division 293 tax notices

When determining an individual’s liability to Division 293 tax, the ATO uses information obtained from the individual’s personal income tax return, as well as information reported to the ATO by […]

Disposing of in-house assets when the 5% limit is exceeded

Following the publication of a recent media article, we have received numerous member enquiries in relation to the proper treatment of in-house assets. Specifically, what must occur when a fund […]

$3 million cap advocacy update – Join our Roundtable Sessions

Last week, Association Chair, Scott Hay-Bartlem, and I travelled to Canberra to meet with politicians and Treasury officials. The topic of discussion was the proposed new tax on super balances […]

accountantsGPS – How AI delivers a game-changing strategic analysis of an SMSF in under 5 minutes

Sponsored Content provided by accountantsGPS | Proud partner of the SMSF Association New subscription platform allows accountants to provide exceptional value to SMSF clients at minimal effort and cost. Savvy […]

Future2 Foundation – Wheel Classic and Hiking Challenge

Content provided by Future2 | Proud partner of the SMSF Association Last chance to register for Future2’s Wheel Classic and Hiking Challenge, held from 16-19 November in Adelaide! For cycling […]

SMSF Property valuations – Walking the tightrope of ATO guidance and auditing standards

For all SMSFs, it is a regulatory requirement that assets be valued at their market value when preparing a fund’s annual accounts and financial statements. Additionally, SMSF auditors are obligated […]

Did Active Managers Find Opportunities to Outperform? Mid-Year SPIVA® Australia 2023 report

Content provided by S&P Dow Jones Indices | Proud partner of the SMSF Association The latest Australian edition, the SPIVA Australia Mid-Year 2023 Scorecard, provides a number of interesting insights […]

The Dos and Don’ts of Your SMSF Property Investment

First published in the Eureka Report on 12 September 2023. Neil Sparks, head of membership & corporate development at the SMSF Association, lists all the things you can’t do with […]