Articles by Darin Tyson-Chan

Investments

Inflation makes alternative assets a plus

SMSF Self-managed superannuation Alternative assets Wilson Asset Management Dania Zinurov

The inclusion of alternative assets in an SMSF investment portfolio can be very beneficial during periods of high inflation in the Australian economy.

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NALI/NALE, Regulation

NALI can taint all capital gains

NALI Non-arm's-length income TD 2024/5 Capital gains tax CGT

An example included in TD 2024/5 has shown how the NALI provisions can affect all SMSF capital gains realised in a particular income year.

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SMSF, Tax

Scam loss write-offs possible

Scam Tax deduction Capital Gains Tax CGT

Favourable tax treatment may be available to SMSF members who have been victims of an investment scam in certain circumstances.

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Investments

Physical gold mitigates investor risk

Gold SMSF

Holding physical gold can lower investor risk in comparison to purchasing shares in a company that participates in the commodity sector.

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Documentation, Trusts

TIS obligations more severe for SMSFs

SMSF Self-managed superannuation trust income schedule trust distributions wrap platform Accurium Mark Ellem

The new requirement to complete a trust income schedule for trust and managed fund distributions is more imposing for SMSF trustees.

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Documentation, Investments

Investment strategy needs yearly review

SMSF Self-managed superannuation investment strategy SMSF Association Neil Sparks

Generally the SMSF investment strategy should be reviewed every 12 months, but does not automatically need amending as a result of the process.

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ATO, Documentation

Common annual return errors noted

SMSF annual return Errors ATO Melissa Anstis exit strategy

The ATO has noticed simple identifiable errors are appearing on SMSF annual returns that are delaying the timely processing of these documents.

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Estate Planning

EPOAs compromised by state laws

SMSF Self-managed superannuation enduring power of attorney EPOA State law View Legal Matthew Burgess

Differences in the legislation of each Australian state can significantly impact the effectiveness of an EPOA an SMSF has in place.

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Death Benefits, Pensions

Correct death beneficiary a critical detail

Confirmation as to whom death benefits should be assigned needs to be established before a reversionary pension is implemented.

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ETFs, Investments

Three new ETFs enter the market

International wealth manager Dimensional Fund Advisors has launched three actively managed ETFs on the ASX to expand and complement its existing product range in Australia.

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