Articles by Darin Tyson-Chan

Compliance & Regulation

Ex-treasurer criticises proposed LRBA ban

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Former federal treasurer Peter Costello has argued against banning the use of direct borrowing within superannuation, saying the reasons for the proposal are not factually based and not enough credit has been given to SMSF trustee competency.

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ATO, Business news

Industry body calls for sensible tax talks

The SMSF Association has called for the government and industry to have informed dialogue about superannuation tax concessions without reliance on flawed measures like the Treasury Tax Expenditures Statement as justification to make changes to the system.

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Investments

SMSFs good for business asset protection

Business owners should consider using an SMSF to house the investments and assets of the business for retirement preparation and risk mitigation, according to a succession planning expert.

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Insurance

Buy/sell insurance within SMSF problematic

A financial services firm has warned business owners against holding buy/sell cover inside an SMSF in order to receive a tax deduction for the associated insurance premiums.

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Business news

SMSF trustees’ confidence boosted

The outlook of SMSF trustees should be increasingly positive as a result of the government’s declaration of support for the key principles of superannuation and increased ATO and Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) sector surveillance, according to the SMSF Association.

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Compliance & Regulation

LRBAs need clear policy setting: Frydenberg

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The federal government will consult “with an open mind” on the future of limited recourse borrowing arrangements and talk to all stakeholders before making a decision, according to Assistant Treasurer Josh Frydenberg.

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ATO

Tax body publishes new SMSF trustee book

Taxpayers Australia has launched a book designed to boost SMSF trustee knowledge and assist them in running their own retirement savings vehicles.

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Direct Domestic Shares

Small local equity growth achievable in 2015

The Australian equities market is capable of generating small capital gains along with some yield income for investors in 2015, according to an investment specialist.

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Compliance & Regulation

Small related-party loan can be LRBA safety net

An SMSF strategy expert has recommended trustees with a limited recourse borrowing arrangement (LRBA) in place set up a small related-party loan as a safety measure to guard against the uncertainty surrounding the current superannuation gearing rules.

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Compliance & Regulation

Favourable developments to excess NCC refunds

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Changes made late last year to the draft legislation tabled in parliament governing the refund of excess non-concessional contributions (NCC) have provided further clarity on how the rules will operate and a positive result for SMSF trustees already drawing a pension.

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