Category: News articles

Technical Newsletter: Edition 5

Edition 5 September 2024 Compiled by the SMSF Association’s technical team, this Technical Newsletter provides a snapshot of key SMSF legislative and technical developments which have occurred since May 2024. […]

The ATO’s Tough Stance on Illegal Early Release Schemes – What SMSF Professionals Should Know

Before diving into the details, let me just say up front – I’m not a lawyer. What follows is my take on the recent developments in the ATO’s approach to […]

SuperRecords – How an accounting firm beat ATO deadlines with the right outsourcing partner

Sponsored Content provided by SuperRecords | Proud partner of the SMSF Association A Sydney-based advisory accounting firm was struggling to find staff amidst the skills shortage. The firm had engaged […]

Future2 Foundation – Make the Difference with Future2 Foundation: 2024 Grant Applications Now Open

Content provided by Future2 | Proud partner of the SMSF Association Future2 is excited to announce that applications are now open for the 2024 Make the Difference! grants program. SMSF […]

New TPB code obligations issued by Minister

On 1 July, Minister Stephen Jones signed a new legislative instrument that will expand the code of ethics applicable to registered tax and BAS agents. The Tax Agent Services (Code […]

SuperRecords – How to protect your client data when outsourcing SMSF administration

Sponsored Content provided by SuperRecords | Proud partner of the SMSF Association Many mid-tier accounting and financial planning firms outsource their SMSF administration, whether it’s due to overhead costs, lack […]

Lockyer Valley Foods – Are your clients looking for an investment that delivers financial returns, empowers communities, and promotes Australian ownership?

Content provided by Lockyer Valley Foods | Proud partner of the SMSF Association Written by Colin Dorber Professional Member AHRI – member AICD. CEO & Managing Director  PO Box 13 […]

We’re all on the same team so why doesn’t it feel like it

Last week, in announcing the Super Members Council’s (SMC) support for the Delivering Better Financial Outcomes (DBFO) bill, chief executive Misha Schubert said the legislation, and, more specifically, changes to […]

LRBAs – fact or fiction

Those two old hoary chestnuts – LRBAs are a systematic risk to the superannuation system and are crowding young buyers out the housing market – are doing the rounds again, […]

Lockyer Valley Foods – Introducing our newest SMSF Association Partner!

Content provided by Lockyer Valley Foods | Proud partner of the SMSF Association Written by Colin Dorber Professional Member AHRI – member AICD.CEO & Managing Director  PO Box 13 Withcott […]