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The SMSF Association Resource Library gives you access to quality Technical Resources, Go-To Guides and White Label Documents to keep you up to date and provide the best information and advice to your clients.
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Technically Speaking: Valuations and the SMSF Audit
This edition of Technically Speaking, written by Naomi Kewley SSA, SSAuD, Managing Director, Peak Super Audits will help you navigate the asset valuation tightrope, with a focus on property investments.

Technically Speaking: Contribution errors, refunds, and ATO discretion
While there is nothing in either the super or tax legislation allowing a fund trustee to return a contribution to a member simply because that member has exceeded their contribution

Technically Speaking: Dealing with excess non-concessional contributions
It is not uncommon for a fund member to exceed their Non-concessional contribution cap. And, it can be a daunting experience when a member receives an Excess Non-concessional contribution determination

White Label Document: Technical Newsletter – Edition 2
This white label newsletter is a round-up of some superannuation changes and key developments that may be relevant to your clients, as trustee of an SMSF. It outlines what changes are

Go-To Guide – Superannuation death benefits
We have compiled a Go-To Guide on superannuation death benefits to ensure you are confident in your understanding of the impact of the latest superannuation changes, particularly the introduction of the transfer balance cap,

Tech Files: Contribution Standards
Superannuation and change often go hand in hand and in recent years there have been significant developments regarding the acceptance and taxation treatment of contributions. Nonetheless, the tax concessions from

Technically Speaking: End of financial year essentials 2023
With 30 June 2023 just around the corner, now is a great time to get across your clients’ past, current, and future contributions to maximise contribution opportunities. It is also

2023/24 Super Reference Guide
Our Super Reference Guide is a must-have for your office. Print it out, have it pinned up and refer to it regularly for a comprehensive look at the 2023/24 financial

2023-24 Federal Budget Update
The 2023-24 Federal Budget has been handed down this evening by Treasurer Jim Chalmers. The Association’s Policy Manager, Tracey Scotchbrook, is in Canberra and attended the key stakeholder lock-up to

Technically Speaking: Taking a deep dive into the world of non-concessional contributions
With the pending increase to the General Transfer Balance Cap (TBC) expected from 1 July 2023 and the associated bring-forward thresholds also set to increase, now is a great time

White Label Document: Technical Newsletter – Edition 1
This white label newsletter is a round-up of some superannuation changes and key developments that may be relevant to your clients, as trustee of an SMSF. It outlines what changes are

Academic Paper | SMSF Sector Performance 2020-2021
The SMSF Association engaged the University of Adelaide to examine the overall financial performance of self-managed super funds (SMSFs) compared to APRA-regulated funds. This joint research venture is based on financial statement