ATO proposals ‘more equitable’ for SMSF trustees who break the rules

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Proposed changes to the superannuation law mean that trustees who break the rules may be treated more equitably when it comes to penalties. The current penalty system for some breaches

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Pensions ruling opens Pandora’s box for some super funds

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The State Technical Days held by the SMSF Professionals’ Association of Australia (SPAA) has highlighted that the draft pensions ruling released by the Australian Tax Office (ATO) still leaves open

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SPAA holds firm on SMSF legal options and overselling claims

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Recent allegations that trustees of self managed super funds (SMSFs) have no recourse against fraud and theft are simply not true, says the SMSF Professionals’ Association of Australia (SPAA).  SPAA

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SPAA exam tutorial opportunity for members to improve audit skills

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The SMSF Professionals’ Association of Australian (SPAA) is offering its members a comprehensive two-day course to examine the technical requirements of the Australian Auditing Standards and how they should be

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SPAA highlights SMSF tax deduction error

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The SMSF Professionals’ Association of Australia (SPAA) believes many SMSFs may be under-claiming valuable tax deductions. SPAA Technical Director Peter Burgess says discussions with industry players following the recent release

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Research from Macquarie and SPAA confirms advisers need to start talkin’ ‘bout your generation

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Advisers need to tailor their advice to clients at a generational level according to the findings of a new report from Macquarie Bank and the SMSF Professionals’ Association of Australia

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SPAA welcomes decision to defer off-market transfer ban

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The SMSF Professionals’ Association of Australia (SPAA) welcomes the Federal Government’s decision to defer the proposed ban on off-market transfers between SMSFs and related parties where a market exists. According

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SPAA welcomes government report into organised investment fraud

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The SMSF Professionals’ Association of Australia (SPAA) has welcomed the report into “Serious and Organised Investment Fraud in Australia”, saying it’s a timely reminder of the risks investors face from

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SPAA wants ATO to clarify super income streams

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The Australian Tax Office needs to clarify the tax issues on when a superannuation income stream starts and ends, says the SMSF Professionals’ Association of Australia (SPAA).  Graeme Colley, SPAA

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SPAA calls for last resort compensation scheme

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SPAA CEO Andrea Slattery believes there is a convincing argument to establish a last resort compensation scheme for the financial services sector.  “Superannuation fraud affects ordinary Australians saving for their

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