Borrowing in an SMSF – LRBAs and other rules
Section 67 of the Superannuation Industry (Supervision) Act 1993 prohibits, and then makes exceptions for, the trustees of a fund from borrowing or maintaining an
Read MoreSMSFs acquiring assets from related parties
Section 66 of the Superannuation Industry (Supervision) Act 1993 prohibits, and then makes exceptions for, the trustees of a fund acquiring assets from a related
Read MoreDeath Benefits & SMSFs – planning for the inevitable
The Sole Purpose Test makes provisions for the payment of death benefits to a member’s beneficiaries both as a core and an ancillary purpose of
Read MoreSMSF end game – winding up is the final strategy
2020/21 saw the SMSF market record its strongest establishment numbers in over 3 years, with over 25,000 SMSFs established. 2018 was the last time that
Read MoreSMSFs and separating members – how relationship breakdowns impact SMSFs
From 1 April 2022 parties to property proceedings will be able to apply to the family law court registry to obtain information from the ATO
Read MorePersonal contributions seem so easy until they’re not
Four years after the rules were expanded to allow all eligible contributors to make personal deductible contributions, rather than those who satisfied the substantially self
Read MoreHardline non-arm’s length expenses approach for SMSFs
The ATO have released Law Companion Ruling LCR 2021/2 which is the finalised version of their draft 2019 ruling “non-arm’s length income – expenditure incurred
Read MoreSix Member SMSFs – the good, the bad and the indifferent
From 1 July 2021 SMSFs can have up to 6 members in a fund, an increase from the previous limit of 4. Anecdotally this has
Read MoreLooking under the hood of SMSF benefit payments
As an industry we have placed a significant emphasis on recent indexation from the view point of contribution opportunities and pension commencements. Whilst not overlooked
Read More30 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
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