
Apportioning SMSF Expenses
Where an SMSF has retirement phase pension accounts and accumulation accounts there may be a need to apportion expenses to determine the deductible component. This
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Unsegregated SMSFs and Actuarial Requirements
As a rule, SMSFs can either use the segregated or unsegregated/proportionate method to determine their Exempt Current Pension income (ECPI). However, there are instances where
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Implications of Late lodgement of your SMSF Annual Return
Fact Find: The SMSF Annual Return is an important document that covers the income tax return, regulatory information and member contribution reporting; and also enables
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2021 Annual Trustee Plan
It’s the New Year – time for new resolutions and planning the year ahead. For SMSF trustees, reviewing your fund’s investment strategy and individual investments
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Work Test Exemption
Depending on a member’s age, the work test is a key test to be contemplated when making contributions to an SMSF, and SMSF trustees must
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GST and SMSFs
Goods and services tax (GST) is a tax of 10% on goods and services sold within Australia. GST is included in the price charged for
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Non-Arm’s Length Expenditure
Fact Find: Over time tax law has evolved to disincentivise certain income from being diverted into SMSFs or to discourage trustees from engaging in certain
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Retirement Phase Lump Sum Withdrawals
Proper planning should be undertaken and consideration given to how personal withdrawals are treated each year. Depending on your circumstances and available balances, personal withdrawals
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Valuations for Year End Reporting
It is a legal requirement that all SMSFs record and report all assets at market value. Failure to report assets at market value or misrepresenting
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UK Pension Schemes
The relationship between Australian superannuation funds and UK pension schemes has been a complicated one for a number of years. Legislative changes in both jurisdictions
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