Articles by Darin Tyson-Chan

Administration, Technology

New SMSF-specific facility released

A multidimensional facility for SMSFs is set to be launched to provide both investment and administrative services to the sector.

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Investments, Property, Residential Property

Residential property prices predicted to rise

The latest Australian residential property study has forecast a rise in that sector’s prices for all major capital cities over the coming year.

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Division 296, Superannuation, Tax

Accumulation best for Div 296 exits

Drawdowns to manage the proposed Division 296 impost should be made from the accumulation interest of SMSF trustees to achieve an optimal tax outcome.

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Investments

Dividend issuers a source of stability

Portfolio stability and long-term value in uncertain economic and political times can be achieved by investing in companies that pay dividends.

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Division 296, SMSF, Tax

New tax presents SMSF double hit

SMSFs trustees face paying tax on both unrealised and realised capital gains as a result of the proposed Division 296 tax.

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Investments

AI investing most beneficial for Australians

Investing in AI is likely most important for Australians currently, given their overweight portfolio allocations to the materials and financial sectors.

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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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