ATO ruling may offer solution to NALE issues
Amendments being made to contribution ruling TR 2010/1 may provide a fix to some of the significant issues with the non-arm’s length expenditure rules, said the SMSF Association.
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ATO ramps up identity fraud detection for new SMSFs
Around a quarter of the individuals being identified as high risk under the ATO’s new registrant program have compromised identities, said the ATO.
SMSF account openings shift from self-directed to advised clients
The statistics have begun to change coming out of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to new findings from Australian Investment Exchange Limited (AUSIEX).
SMSFs warned on NALE uncertainty
Heffron says SMSFs still need to be cautious around non-arm’s length arrangements.
Where self-managed super funds are investing
Recently released ATO data shows some SMSFs have too much of their money invested into just a few asset classes and are not as diversified as they could be. Here's why having broad market exposure is important in retirement.
Investing for a house deposit
Despite it seeming increasingly difficult to get on the property ladder, there are still a few ways younger investors can realistically work towards a house deposit.
Constructing a portfolio using investor profiles
Vanguard research showed that not all younger investors had a high equity allocation and not all older investors reduced risk as they aged. Consider constructing a portfolio using diversified funds that not only considers your investment time frame, but also aligns to your attitude towards risk.
ATO upgrades Online services for SMSF auditors
The ATO has made a number of enhancements to Online services for business to improve the process of lodging auditor contravention reports and audit complete advices.
Government intervention in super a ‘low priority’ for consumers
Access to healthcare and the cost of living rank higher, according to a recent survey.
Federal budget 2022: Winners and Losers
With a federal election only a couple of months away, find out who's getting a cash boost — and who's not — in Treasurer Josh Frydenberg's latest budget.
