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Financial planning
The SMSF model had become increasingly attractive to younger investors over the past few years with the trend set to continue, according to predictions by SPAA....
Financial planning
The SMSF model had become increasingly attractive to younger investors over the past few years with the trend set to continue, according to predictions by SPAA....
Superannuation
SMSF specialist argues more data needed on off-market transfers because Cooper Review recommendations were based on hearsay....
Financial planning
The SMSF Professionals' Association of Australia has welcomed an Australian Taxation Office report that shows SMSF assets grew twice as quickly as the total industry for ...
Financial planning
New data analysed by the Australia Taxation Office (ATO) has confirmed the rise and rise of the SMSF sector in Australia....
Superannuation
The planned review of leverage in superannuation in two years time would be premature, writes Aaron Dunn....
Superannuation
Financial advisers may be unaware of the hidden costs with regards to the taxation treatment of lump sum benefits from superannuation, according to Damian Hearn....
Superannuation
SPAA has warned SMSFs need to remain cautious despite a recent ATO interpretive decision on assets used as security for personal loans. ...
Policy & Regulation
The Sydney District Court has sentenced finance broker and unregistered tax agent Angelos Giourtalis to nine years in gaol for 57 counts of tax fraud....
Superannuation
Nicholas Ali outlines the importance of lodging the correct Australian Taxation Office (ATO) form before commencing a pension. ...
Superannuation
Law firm advises establishment of separate trust arrangements to avoid penalties around transitionary elements of excess contributions following an Australian Taxation Of...
Superannuation
David Court takes a look at two consequences of a member's bankruptcy that will directly impact on an SMSF and provides a number of strategies on how to respond to them....
Financial planning
An Australian Taxation Office (ATO) interpretive decision has made clear that bartering arrangements cannot circumvent the related party rules....
Superannuation
Tax bill which touches on easier superannuation consolidation to be reviewed by committee....
Financial planning
In the third quarter of 2011, 356 people and 122 companies were prosecuted and convicted of taxation and superannuation offences, according to acting Tax Commissioner Jen...
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