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Auditor General told that a moral hazard may be generated by the manner in which the so-called APRA levy is raised....

Superannuation

Some SMSF compliance rules are discriminatory, lack logic and are unnecessary, according to Chan & Naylor's Ken Raiss....

Superannuation

Almost 500 people were convicted for tax fraud and superannuation criminal offences in the September quarter, resulting in $1.56 million in fines and penalties....

Superannuation

Warning that the Government's "lost super" move needs to be viewed in broader context....

Superannuation

Super Concepts' Nicholas Ali provides a breakdown of what is allowed and what's not with regards to buying property in an SMSF....

Superannuation

Government moves to significantly increase penalties relating to the illegal early release of superannuation....

Superannuation

There has been debate around how SMSFs use limited recourse borrowing arrangements. SPAA technical director Peter Burgess weighs up the benefits and risks....

Superannuation

Accountants welcome Inspector-General of Taxation review of ECT but suggest it should be back on broader policy agenda....

Superannuation

ATO is worried that SMSFs do not fully understand their obligations under the law when investing in property - or are taking advantage of the system....

Superannuation

Accounting and wealth advisory group Chan and Naylor has called for what it describes as "overlooked guidelines" to be issued with respect to SMSFs. ...

Superannuation

ASFA questions why SMSFs are excluded from enhanced data collection requirements for superannuation funds....

Superannuation

Directors will now be liable for their company's unpaid superannuation guarantee charge (SGC) under new laws....

Superannuation

ATO assistant commissioner Stuart Forsyth has pointed to the issues still troubling SMSF trustees and warns the ATO will be cracking down on non-arm's length income issue...

Superannuation

Despite some reports to the contrary, the latest ATO annual report has confirmed breaches by self-managed superannuation funds remain well under control....

Superannuation

Whilst SMSFs are traditionally a retirement vehicle sought by ‘Baby Boomers’, Andrew Hewison, director of Hewison Private Wealth, believes they also may be a suitable opt...

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