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Financial Planning

Tokenisation to change SMSF landscape

The tokenisation with regard to the ownership structure of conventional assets will have a profound impact on SMSF holdings and compliance.
Accounting

‘No place to hide’: ATO puts contractors on notice over $1bn in missing TPAR payments

In a recent update, the ATO has urged contractors to verify their pre-fill information against their own records and declare all their business income, including income not reported through a taxable payments annual report (TPAR).
Financial Planning

Super viewed as mortgage solution

A high number of people plan to use super to extinguish their mortgage as more people expect to retire still holding that debt.
Accounting

More of the same with latest missive from Treasury

The initial legislation was rushed into law despite widespread concerns raised by advisers, professional bodies and taxpayers.
Financial Planning

How to turn your annual SMSF investment strategy review into a genuine analytical exercise

Many SMSF trustees see the annual investment strategy review as a compliance obligation.
Accounting

Division 296 tax on large super balances

Div 296 tax is now in legislation and levied directly on the individual with balances over $3m in super fund.
Financial Planning

SMSF pension shortfall – when can trustees self-assess?

Few SMSF compliance issues create as much anxiety as discovering a minimum pension hasn’t been met.
Financial Planning

CSLR levy on SMSFs unfair

The Institute of Public Accountants has criticised the government’s intention to impose a levy on SMSF trustees to fund the CSLR.
Accounting

How Do I Write Legally Compliant Terms and Conditions for My Business?

Terms and conditions bind your customers only where they actively accept them, so a tick box at checkout holds up where a footer link often does not.
Financial Planning

Financial literacy in Australia: Where we’re improving (and falling behind)

How well do we understand our money?