Powers of attorney have specific uses when it comes to SMSFs – so much so that my usual mantra is...

All SMSFs trustees are required to appoint an approved auditor to audit the operations of their...

Finally. About. Bloody. Time.

The big challenge with reserves under current law is that unless they are allocated in quite small...

The ATO was recently asked whether pink diamonds are regarded as collectables— their response means...

It’s common to assume that once a member decides to wind up their SMSF, it should just happen as...

If legislated in their current form, the new Division 296 tax rules (the extra tax for those with...

Recent legislative amendments have reduced the tax penalty for some expense shortfalls but not all.

The ATO’s recent change of mind in relation to adviser fees means super fund trustees will no...

Last night’s Federal Budget was (yet again) very quiet on the super front.

Both this Government and the last promised to allow members with legacy pensions to escape them and...

It seems the Government was true to its word – Division 296 really will apply to defined benefits...