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The benefits of a special purpose corporate trustee

Deciding on the type of trustee which will be responsible for your SMSF is important. There are two types of structures available: Individual Trustees –

SMSF Trustee Structure – What is the process to change it?

The choice to have either individual or a corporate trustee is an important decision to make for an SMSF however it doesn’t need to be

Six Member SMSFs

The Treasury Laws Amendment (Self Managed Superannuation Funds) Bill 2020 received Royal Assent on 22nd June 2021. From 1 July 2021, SMSFs can have up

SMSF Residency

SMSF’s must be ‘complying’ to ensure they attract the tax concessions they are known for. An SMSF’s complying status relies on it being an ‘Australian

Downsizer contributions and SMSFs

Housing affordability has long been an issue in Australia. As part of the 2017 Budget, the government introduced a measure aimed at reducing pressure on

First Home Super Saver Scheme

The First Home Super Saver Scheme (FHSSS) was introduced by the government to deal with housing affordability and to help Australian’s get into the property

Valuations for Year End Reporting (Trustees)

It is a legal requirement that all SMSFs record and report all assets at market value. Failure to report assets at market value or misrepresenting

Valuations and SMSF Checklist for Year End Reporting (Advisers)

As 30 June approaches there are a number of key issues to be reminded of. This guide will provide an overview and link to a

Deferred Contribution Allocation

A deferred contribution allocation strategy, often referred to as contribution reserving, enables a member to bring forward the timing of a contribution into the current

30 June checklist for SMSFs – planning around the unknown

All dates are unique but this 30 June 2021 is unique for so many reasons beyond the calendar reference! This 30 June represents a transition