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SMSF Association urges rethink on NALE
The SMSF Association is urging the Federal Government and the Federal Treasury to review the non-arm’s length expenditure (NALE) rules following an ATO ruling handed down today. Peter Burgess, Association
Mental Health Program aims to save the lives and livelihoods of small business owners
Mental Health Program aims to save the lives and livelihoods of small business owners Free Training in Mental Health First Aid for SMSF Members Advising Small Businesses on Retirement and
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SMSF Association appoints two Board members
The SMSF Association has recently appointed two new Board members. They are Professor Deborah Ralston, a former Chair of the Association who stepped down in September 2019 on being appointed
When six is a crowd in an SMSF
First published in the Financial Review on 15 July 2021 Large families may benefit from new rules allowing up to six members of a self-managed super fund, but broadening access
Technical Summit agenda hits the right notes for SMSF Specialists
The SMSF Association’s annual Technical Summit is always replete with topical issues presented by industry experts – and this year’s virtual event is no different. Association CEO John Maroney says
SMSF Association welcomes release of the 2021 Intergenerational Report
“The intergenerational report (IGR) clearly illustrates the importance of building superannuation savings to offset the growing liabilities related to an aging population”, according to John Maroney, CEO of the SMSF
SMSF Association Submission – Improving visibility of superannuation assets in Family Law proceedings
SMSF Association Submission The SMSF Association welcomes the opportunity to provide this submission in response to the Government’s proposed superannuation information sharing process in Family Law matters. They will help
SMSF member increase to provide greater flexibility and choice
The Parliament has passed legislation allowing an increase in the maximum number of SMSF members from four to six – a Federal Government initiative the SMSF Association welcomes. If the
SMSF Association Submission – Reducing Red Tape for Superannuation Funds – ECPI Measures
SMSF Association Submission The SMSF Association welcomes the opportunity to provide a submission on Treasury’s two exposure drafts in relation to the requirement for actuarial certificates for certain superannuation funds
New super residency rules level the playing field for SMSF expats
First published in the Financial Review on 16 June 2021 How overseas trustees of DIY super funds will benefit from the government decision to allow them to continue managing their
SMSF Association Submission – Consultation Paper – Transition to strengthening client verification
SMSF Association Submission The SMSF Association welcomes the opportunity to provide a submission on consultation paper: Transition to strengthening client verification (QC65469). We welcome any measures that seek to improve