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Four SMSF breaches high on the ATO’s radar
The Tax Office is actively targeting SMSF trustees over a range of super breaches. Home ownership is still the great Australian dream for many people.
Increase in prohibited loans a concern: ATO
While the amount of illegally accessed funds from SMSFs has reduced, the amount of prohibited loans has gone up, the Commissioner of Taxation has said.
Home is where the super is for many Australians
More Australians are upsizing their super by downsizing their home.
Investment and economic outlook, February 2025
The latest forecasts for investment returns and region-by-region economic outlook.
TBC increase not just about pensions
An industry consultant has reminded practitioners the indexation measure to be applied to the general transfer balance cap will have implications for other elements of the superannuation system as well that are unrelated to income streams.
SAR non-lodgment continues to be a concern: ATO
The non-lodgment of superannuation annual returns continues to be one of the ATO’s major concerns, the deputy commissioner for superannuation has said.
Up to 700k retirees could be paying more tax than they should: SMC
Lack of proper financial advice is costing hundreds of thousands of retirees in unnecessary taxes, the Super Members Council has said.
Carer rights – interdependency relationships
The stringent rules applied to the definition of interdependency have again been highlighted in a recent private binding ruling.
How to shift into pension mode
When and how you can access your super to start an account-based pension.