Articles by Darin Tyson-Chan

Death Benefits

Death benefit payment timeframe dumped

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The ATO’s guidance suggesting a timeframe of six months is the definition of ‘as soon as practicable’ for death benefit payments has been removed.

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Administration, Division 296, Investments, SMSF

Div 296 does not change valuation rules

The asset valuation rules currently applicable to SMSFs will remain unchanged after the Division 296 tax is implemented.

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Estate Planning, Retirement, SMSF, Strategy, Succession Planning, Superannuation

Disability amplifies authentication process

It is imperative for an SMSF to have a signature authentication process in place to mitigate the risk associated with disability or death.

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ETFs, Investments

Commodities ETFs best performers

ETFs offering access to commodities and select equity markets were the best Australian market performers in June 2025.

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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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