NEWS

2016 SMSF Lodgement Dates

The first major tax lodgement deadline (28th February)  is approaching fast. If you have a first year fund it needs to be lodged and any tax paid by that date. Below is a timeline showing the key dates The lodgement details are below: Due Date

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Pension Dos and Don’ts

According to the ATO, in 2012-13 over 200,000 SMSF’s (45%) reported some portion of exempt current pension income (ECPI)?*  This equates to $16.8b of SMSF income exempt from income tax.  So there is no doubt that the ATO will want to ensure pension funds satisfy the

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Collectables – New Rules

If you hold collectables and personal use assets in your SMSF, then you need to ensure you are aware of the additional requirements that come into force on 1 July 2016. According to the ATO, collectables and personal use assets are things like artworks, jewellery, vehicles,

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