News : SMSF

Full impact of Div 296 will be lagged

June 23, 2026

The full impact of the Division 296 tax will only be observed when SMSFs experience significant capital gains from fund assets.

June 2, 2026

Requiring SMSFs to pay to access the CSLR is likely to breach consumer laws and blames them for losses caused by other parties.

May 26, 2026

The ATO has reminded SMSFs they are not excluded from Payday Super requirements and have limited time to make the necessary preparations.

May 19, 2026

The application of tax rates inside the super system could make SMSFs a more effective environment for investors looking to minimise CGT.

May 12, 2026

SMSFs must take proactive steps to be ready for Payday Super or risk employer contributions failing to reach their fund.

April 28, 2026

Recent claims from certain industry quarters that SMSFs are not properly governed have been refuted by the sector’s peak representative body.

April 21, 2026

While the majority of SMSF documents can be approved via applications such as Docusign, there is one important exception to this practice.

March 17, 2026

The latest sector research has revealed SMSFs are continuing to deliver stronger returns than those generated by APRA-regulated funds.

October 7, 2025

The Superannuation Industry (Supervision) Act provides some relief for SMSF trustees who have breached the rules by which they are bound.

August 11, 2025

A limited number of parliamentary sitting days may delay the start of the proposed Division 296 tax, opening the door to changes.