If the Division 296 legislation is backdated to 1 July 2025, the Treasurer will be going against the advice of his own ...

The ATO has reminded SMSF trustees to remain vigilant when managing their self-managed super fund's bank account.

A number of court rulings have highlighted that sole director companies can only make distributions by way of resolutions, a legal specialist said.

Despite diminished returns from fixed interest investments, SMSFs are allocating twice as much to the asset class, according ...

In the March 2025 Tax Agent Newsletter (Issue 10), the ATO reiterated the importance of tax professionals supporting clients ...

SMSF members who take a leave of absence to reside overseas can apply for a temporary absence rule, but there are limitations ...

Outstanding SMSF annual returns will be a primary focus of the ATO, the deputy commissioner has said. Emma Rosenzweig says ...

Basic common sense is one of the best tools to detect fraudulent schemes, a forensic auditor has said. Sharlene Anderson, a ...

Furthermore, the regulator has found that just one in 10 people have a binding nomination, casting doubt on whether people ...

The waiting game continues for the finalisation of the Division 296 legislation with the Treasurer announcing the government ...

Advisers need to understand the principles of death benefit nominations to avoid legal risk or reputational fallout, a ...

The ATO is reminding SMSF trustees that some funds may need to lodge their annual return by 31 October. The regulator says ...