Articles by Darin Tyson-Chan

Compliance & Regulation, Death Benefits, Estate Planning

Court can issue death benefit guidance

SMSF trustees who are unsure as to their death benefit payment responsibilites can approach the court to guide them through the process.

SMSF trustees who are unsure as to their death benefit payment responsibilites can approach the court to guide them through the process.

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Economy

Two more rate cuts tipped for 2025/26

A chief economist has predicted the RBA will drop the official interest rate two more times in the 2026 income year.

A chief economist has predicted the RBA will drop the official interest rate two more times in the 2026 income year.

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Bonds, Investments

Bonds protect both capital and income

A portfolio allocation to bonds can provide SMSF trustees with capital preservation as well as a reliable income source, particularly in market downturns.

A portfolio allocation to bonds can provide SMSF trustees with capital preservation as well as a reliable income source, particularly in market downturns.

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Compliance & Regulation, Legislation, SMSF

SIS offers trustee rule breach relief

The Superannuation Industry (Supervision) Act provides some relief for SMSF trustees who have breached the rules by which they are bound.

The Superannuation Industry (Supervision) Act provides some relief for SMSF trustees who have breached the rules by which they are bound.

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ATO, Compliance & Regulation

Regulator SAR letters need response

ATO correspondence regarding the non-lodgement of SMSF annual returns now has a more serious nature and should not be ignored.

ATO correspondence regarding the non-lodgement of SMSF annual returns now has a more serious nature and should not be ignored.

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Administration, Compliance & Regulation, Pensions

ATO pension relief not likely

The probability of a successful application to the ATO to rectify a breach of the pension payment standards is very low.

The probability of a successful application to the ATO to rectify a breach of the pension payment standards is very low.

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Division 296, Superannuation, Tax

Div 296 changes possible

The government seems reluctant for the Division 296 tax legislation to progress in its current form, with amendments likely to be made to the bill.

The government seems reluctant for the Division 296 tax legislation to progress in its current form, with amendments likely to be made to the bill.

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ETFs, Investments, Technology

September outstanding for AI stocks

Companies across the globe involved in the artificial intelligence sector have performed very strongly in the month of September.

Companies across the globe involved in the artificial intelligence sector have performed very strongly in the month of September.

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Compliance & Regulation, Division 296, Tax

Div 296 notification won’t go to SMSF

The ATO notification regarding a Division 296 tax liability will be sent directly to the taxpayer and will not involve their superannuation fund.

The ATO notification regarding a Division 296 tax liability will be sent directly to the taxpayer and will not involve their superannuation fund.

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Cryptocurrency, Investments, Strategy

Crypto investments have key elements

Access and storage are the key elements needing to be properly established when SMSF members are looking to invest in cryptocurrency assets.

Access and storage are the key elements needing to be properly established when SMSF members are looking to invest in cryptocurrency assets.

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