Articles by Jason Spits

Compliance & Regulation

Franking credit inquiry opposes refund changes

The final report from an inquiry into the removal of franking credits to some individuals has opposed the move, despite being split along party lines.

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ATO, Pensions

Changes made to ECPI calculation rules

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The methodology for calculating ECPI has been changed, allowing trustees in accumulation and retirement phases in one financial year to choose their preferred method of calculation.

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Retirement, Strategy

Work test, contribution bring forward rules eased

The work test rule and the ability to use the bring forward provision for non-concessional contributions have been eased for people aged 66 and 67.

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Documentation

SuperStream start date pushed back to 2021

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SMSFs will have wait nearly 18 months more to access the SuperStream system, which will now be introduced in early 2021.

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Compliance & Regulation, Retirement

Six-member SMSF legislation dropped

The government has withdrawn the legislation enabling SMSFs to service a maximum of six members.

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ATO, Compliance & Regulation

ATO to release banned SMSF trustee register

The names of banned SMSF trustees will be made more accessible to advisers and the public via a new register from the ATO.

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Investments, Retirement

PM labels franking credit proposal as theft

The Prime Minister has pushed back on Labor’s franking credit proposal, branding it as theft and an unfair tax grab.

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Documentation

SMSF expert to launch automated document service

A new automated document creation service built by I Love SMSF founder Grant Abbott will hit the market by early March.

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Compliance & Regulation, Strategy

Government broadens work test exemption

The federal government will allow people entering into retirement to make up to $300,000 in non-concessional contributions as a result of a change to the work test exemption. The change was announced at the recent SMSF Association National Conference 2019 in Melbourne by Assistant Treasurer Stuart Robert, who said the move was a result of […]

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International Shares, Investments

Australian market unable to handle investor influx

The local share market will be too small for the growing number of superannuation investors who should look offshore for new investment opportunities.

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