Articles by Darin Tyson-Chan

Contributions

In-specie contribution receipt diverse

Specific practicalities must be taken into account for different asset classes when officially recognising in-specie contributions.

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Investments, Property

Population growth favours REITs

The domestic property market has become more attractive for investors in the wake of Australia’s current growing population.

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ATO, Technology

Cyberattack reports denied

The ATO has reassured the public its systems remain secure after rebutting reports in the media it had suffered a cybersecurity attack.

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Contributions

Marriage length no downsizer issue

Marriage, downsizer contribution, spouse, SMSF, self managed super, Accurium, Natalie Scott, relationship length, capital gains tax

The ability for a spouse to take advantage of the downsizer provisions is not dependent on how long the couple in question have been married.

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Financial Advice

Financial education a wealth transfer key

Financial education, wealth transfer, share trading platform, Selfwealth, Craig Keary, Australian Shareholders’ Association, financial literacy, inheritance

Financial education is a critical component in helping to ensure the transfer of wealth between family generations is a successful process.

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Superannuation

ATO dispels false super rule changes

ATO, superannuation, drawdown rules, preservation age, lump sum withdrawals, Emma Rosenzweig, Deputy Commissioner, misinformation

False claims currently being circulated regarding changes to the superannuation drawdown rules have been rebutted by the ATO.

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Australian Shares, Investments

Interest rate cuts likely this year

Interest rate, Australian Shareholders’ Association, Plato Investment Management, Don Hamson, dividends

The Australian economy has been forecast to experience at least two official interest rate cuts before the end of 2025.

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International Shares, Investments

Drop in US/China tariffs boosts Nasdaq

US tariffs, Nasdaq, S&P 500, Global X, Billy Leung, ETF, Global X FANG+, exchanged-traded fund

The reduction in tariffs between the US and China has triggered a significant rally in the Nasdaq Composite Index and the S&P 500.

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Superannuation, Tax

Div 296 tax will hurt economy

self managed superannuation, self managed super, SMSF, Division 296, Wilson Asset Management, Geoff Wilson, deadweight loss, unrealised capital gains, $3 million, indexation

More unintended consequences have been identified should the proposed Division 296 tax policy become part of the superannuation system.

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Documentation

Resolutions can lower dispute severity

Adopting a practice of using resolutions to verify every course of action an SMSF undertakes can effectively mitigate member disputes.

Adopting a practice of using resolutions to verify every course of action an SMSF undertakes can effectively mitigate member disputes.

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