Finalised Changes to Superannuation

Finalised Changes to Superannuation

As mentioned in the April 2016 newsletter, the Federal Government proposed to make a number of changes to Superannuation in the 2016/17 Budget. After negotiations with Labor, and taking into account the concerns of a number of backbench party members, the Government...
Finalised Changes to Superannuation

SMSF Statistical Overview

For the past 6 years the ATO have been delivering a statistical snapshot of the vast amount of data they collate each year from Self-Managed Superannuation Funds (SMSFs). The most recent of which was based on 2013-14 financial year data and was released in late...
Finalised Changes to Superannuation

SMSFs – Collectables & Personal Use Assets

Do you still own collectibles or personal use assets in your Self Managed Superannuation Fund? If so, that’s OK, but make sure you understand the new rules and ensure that they are adhered to by 30th June 2016. The assets in this class include items such as artwork,...
Finalised Changes to Superannuation

SuperStream Extension Granted for Small Business

The ATO has announced it will be extending the compliance deadline for small businesses with less than 20 employees to adopt SuperStream until Friday 28 October. The ATO will be working with those still struggling to adopt the payment standard to ensure they are ready...
Finalised Changes to Superannuation

ATO announce targeting of certain SMSF areas

At a recent CPA SMSF Conference the Acting Assistant Commissioner for Superannuation Kasey Macfarlane announced the ATO were targeting certain areas in relation to SMSF. These include: Dividend Stripping arrangements (TA 2015/1) – activities where taxpayers use SMSF...