SMSFA endorses ATO’s Super Scheme Smart

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The SMSF Association has confirmed its full support for the Super Scheme Smart material launched by the Australian Tax Office (ATO).  With 45 per cent of SMSF members aged 50

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ATO gets thumbs up for reducing burden of SMSF event-based reporting

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The SMSF Association welcomes the news that the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) has followed several of its suggestions to reduce the compliance burden of transfer balance cap (TBC) event reporting

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Diverse educational program attracts keen trustee interest

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The SMSF Association, Australia’s leading body representing the self-managed super fund sector, today hosted a dedicated education event exclusively for SMSF trustees in Sydney. Over 150 delegates attended the event to

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SMSF members benefit from voluntary super contributions

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The ability for all Australians to make tax-deductible voluntary superannuation contributions is benefiting many self-managed super fund (SMSF) members, says SMSF Association CEO John Maroney. “The opening up of voluntary

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SMSF trustees need to move quickly to apply for CGT relief

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The clock is ticking for self-managed super fund (SMSF) trustees who want to apply for Capital Gains Tax (CGT) relief under transitional provisions that began on 1 July 2017, says

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Choice of fund ‘fundamental’ to super system

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The fundamental right of all employees to have the ability to choose their own superannuation fund should be an integral part of the retirement savings system, SMSF Association CEO John

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SMSF Association 2018 National Conference to take delegates ‘beyond the expected’

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The SMSF Association National Conference will be held in Sydney from 14-16 February 2018, with a record number of delegates expected to attend. SMSF Association CEO John Maroney says next

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Softly softly approach to introduction of TBAR urged

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The SMSF Association is urging the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) to adopt a practical approach to the introduction of the Transfer Balance Account Report (TBAR) to give SMSF trustees more

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Super system needs ‘sustained period’ of stability

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The SMSF Association has told the Productivity Commission that a lack of stability in the superannuation system is an impediment to an efficient superannuation system that can deliver the best

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Additional funding for SG Taskforce gets SMSF Association backing

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The SMSF Association has endorsed the decision by the Government to provide the Australian Tax Office (ATO) with additional funding for a Superannuation Guarantee Taskforce to ensure employers comply with

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