Articles by Darin Tyson-Chan

Strategy, Superannuation

Recontribution strategy can help retain assets

recontribution retain SMSF assets

The ability to retain key assets within an SMSF upon the death of a member can be assisted through the use of a withdrawal and recontribution strategy, a technical manager has said.

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Australian Shares, International Shares

Value stocks set to shine in 2021

value stocks 2021

Shares categorised as value stocks have been forecast to provide the best investment opportunities in 2021.

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Superannuation

Intent most important for nil-balance members

nil balance SMSF member

The intention of an SMSF member with a nil balance can be the determining factor as to whether their inclusion in a fund will be problematic.

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Investments

Growth assets preferable in 2021

growth assets 2021

Growth assets are expected to be the best performers in 2021 as economic conditions improve, triggered by the distribution of a coronavirus vaccine.

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Pensions

MYEFO offers legacy pension fix

legacy pension solution

A potential solution for situations where a new market-linked pension gives rise to a transfer balance cap breach has been included in the government’s Mid-Year Economic and Fiscal Outlook.

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Pensions

Cashless pension commutations problematic

Cashless pension commutations

Adverse tax outcomes can result from full commutations of pensions involving in-specie transfers, a technical services manager has warned.

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Fixed Income

Correct fixed income assessment critical

fixed income performance

A fixed income specialist has advised individuals to closely examine performance measures of bond funds in the current low interest rate environment.

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Documentation

ATO wants specific e-signing protocols

Electronic signature SMSF

The ATO has confirmed trustees will have to ensure proper protocols are followed when using electronic signatures to approve SMSF financial statements.

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Insurance

Tax benefit can’t justify SMSF risk cover

insurance SMSF

A technical mentor has warned against using tax deductions and cash-flow convenience as justification to hold insurance cover within an SMSF.

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Superannuation

Cost-competitiveness of SMSFs proven

SMSFs running costs

SMSFs with balances of $200,000 or more are as cost-effective as public offer funds, new research into running costs has shown.

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