ATO ‘difficulties’ a challenge for SMSF professionals and trustees

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A key challenge for financial advisers when servicing their self-managed super fund (SMSF) clients related to difficulties encountered with the ATO, Dr Irene Guiamatsia, Head of Research at the research

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Call for pragmatic approach as new NALI frontier beckons

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The recent passing of amendments to the non-arm’s length income (NALI) Bill was a step in the right direction – but important loose ends still need resolution. Addressing the SMSF

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Senate report opens door to cut industry’s ASIC levies

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The SMSF Association will urge the Federal Government to implement a key recommendation in the Senate Economics References Committee report into ASIC that calls for a complete overhaul of the

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Investment Trends research to come under the microscope at Technical Summit

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Delegates to the SMSF Association 2024 Technical Summit, being held on 24-25 July at Sydney’s Hyatt Regency, will get a rare insight into the Vanguard/Investment Trends 2024 SMSF Report that explores how

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Elevating expertise with specialist workshops at the SMSF Association Technical Summit

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The SMSF Association 2024 Technical Summit, a premier technical event on the SMSF calendar, will focus on enhancing and improving the expertise of professionals dedicated to delivering high-quality retirement solutions

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Changes to GST rebates push up the cost of advice  

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The SMSF Association is calling on the Government to amend the legislation governing the GST treatment of adviser fees to avoid increased costs being passed on to consumers. Commenting on

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SMSF Association calls for definitive action on Dixon compensation claims

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The SMSF Association is calling on the Federal Government to end the financial burden of Dixon Advisory’s compensation claims on the financial advice profession. The Association’s plea follows last week’s

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Senate crossbench action urged in wake of disappointing committee outcome on tax proposal

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The SMSF Association is bitterly disappointed that the Senate Economics Legislation Committee has recommended that the Better Targeted Superannuation Concessions Bill be passed without amendment. Commenting on the release of

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Government urged to prioritise pension amnesty in Federal Budget

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The SMSF Association is urging Treasury to prioritise an amnesty for legacy pensions in the upcoming Federal Budget on May 14, following clarification about how these pensions will be valued

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SMSF Association stands against new tax as debate looms

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With the Government’s new super tax set to be debated in Parliament today, the SMSF Association is continuing to rally support for an overhaul of key elements of the proposed

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