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Compensation payments may cause contribution issues

Superannuation fund trustees that receive compensation from financial institutions and insurance providers must consider how receipt of these payments may impact a member’s contribution caps.

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Changes to actuarial certificate requirements for SMSFs

SMSF trustees no longer need to obtain an actuarial certificate when calculating exempt current pension income (ECPI) where all members of the fund are solely in retirement phase for the entire

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COVID-19 superannuation announcements

There has been an update from the regulators (ATO and APRA) regarding two measures that support individuals impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. 1. ATO: Recontribution of COVID-19 early release

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Dealing with the gnarly NALE

What accountants can and can’t do for their SMSF Since the ATO final ruling (LCR 2021/2) on non-arm’s length expenditure (NALE), many members have asked what type of accounting services can

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‘ATO final ruling on NALI and NALE’ webinar Q&A

On 12 August, in response to the ATO’s recently-released final ruling on NALI and NALE, Tax & Super Australia’s Head of Superannuation, Natasha Panagis, ran a webinar on the topic. Attended

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Eligibility requirements for SMSF trustees or directors

All members of a self-managed super fund (SMSF) must be individual trustees or directors of the fund’s corporate trustee. Anyone 18 years old or over can be a trustee or director of a super

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A pivotal estate planning case study for SMSFs

The case of Wooster v Morris highlights the importance of forethought in succession planning where a self-managed superannuation fund (SMSF) is involved. The “risk” that needs to be managed — as

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Insurance cover through your SMSF can be tax deductible

Buying insurance within an SMSF can give access to deductible expenses that would otherwise not be available, as some insurance premiums, such as for life insurance (which typically cannot be

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Super contribution deductions and the EOFY

The end of the 2020-21 financial year is nearly here, which should also serve as a reminder about getting a tax deduction in the current financial year for superannuation contributions.

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How to apply the SG rate rise when pay period crosses June-July

Notice from the Tax Practitioners Stewardship Group (TPSG) On 1 July 2021, the super guarantee rate will rise from 9.5% to 10%. We understand some pay periods will cross over between June and

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Is your business ready for the super guarantee rate rise?

On 1 July 2021, the super guarantee rate will rise from 9.5% to 10%. If you have employees, you will need to ensure your payroll and accounting systems are updated to incorporate the increase to

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The new SG rate and ordinary time earnings: What’s in, what’s out

On 1 July 2021, the super guarantee rate will rise from 9.5% to 10%. Your employer clients will need to ensure that their payroll and accounting systems are updated to incorporate the increase to

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The realities of the cash flow boost

Lost your tax file number? Here’s what to do

JobKeeper: Your questions answered

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Daily updates: 2-6 November

From the Blog

Compensation payments may cause contribution issues

Changes to actuarial certificate requirements for SMSFs

COVID-19 superannuation announcements

Dealing with the gnarly NALE

‘ATO final ruling on NALI and NALE’ webinar Q&A

Eligibility requirements for SMSF trustees or directors

A pivotal estate planning case study for SMSFs

Insurance cover through your SMSF can be tax deductible

Super contribution deductions and the EOFY

How to apply the SG rate rise when pay period crosses June-July

Is your business ready for the super guarantee rate rise?

The new SG rate and ordinary time earnings: What’s in, what’s out

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