Should We Tell Mum Before She Finds Out?: Voluntary Disclosure and Trustee Disqualification

National Conference 2025

Join Neal and Victoria, to learn how SMSF professionals can proactively navigate complex ATO compliance issues. Discover when trustees should make voluntary disclosures, how early action can significantly reduce penalties, and the clear steps involved in the reporting process. Gain insights from real-life case studies that show what works and what to avoid, ensuring you’re equipped to guide your clients successfully.

The session also covers the ATO’s strict approach to trustee disqualification, why trustees are disqualified, the consequences, and how to prevent or dispute disqualification. Learn practical strategies for managing SMSFs post-disqualification and protecting your clients from unnecessary risks. 

By watching this session, you will be able to:

  • Understand when and why SMSF trustees should make proactive voluntary disclosures for compliance breaches, and the key benefits of early action in mitigating penalties.
  • Learn about the ATO’s strict approach to trustee disqualification, including key triggers, consequences, and how to prevent or dispute disqualification.
  • Gain practical insights from real-life case studies and develop effective strategies for managing SMSFs dealing with voluntary disclosure and trustee disqualification.
 

The contents of this resource are taken to be correct at the time of publication.

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