News : SMSF

ATO, Investments, SMSF

SMSF returns exceed 10 per cent

Returns across the SMSF sector were above 10 per cent during the 2023 financial year, reinforcing its competitiveness with APRA-regulated funds.

Returns across the SMSF sector were above 10 per cent during the 2023 financial year, reinforcing its competitiveness with APRA-regulated funds.

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SMSF, Superannuation, Trusts

Fixed interest future promising

Global economic conditions have increased the prospect of good returns from fixed interest investments but active portfolio management will still be required.

Global economic conditions have increased the prospect of good returns from fixed interest investments but active portfolio management will still be required.

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Business news, Investments, SMSF, Superannuation, Trusts

Growth projected for EU Infrastructure

Growth is predicted for European-based infrastructure assets post-2025 by a global asset managers due to industry sector expansion.

Growth is predicted for European-based infrastructure assets post-2025 by a global asset manager due to industry sector expansion.

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Legislation, SMSF, Superannuation

Financial abuse risk higher for SMSFs

A parliamentary committee has called for a review into how superannuation is used to engage in financial abuse, noting the structure of SMSFs raises the risk of one member abusing another.

A parliamentary committee has called for a review into how superannuation is used to engage in financial abuse, noting the structure of SMSFs raises the risk of one member abusing another.

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ATO, Financial Advice, SMSF, Superannuation

Contributions deduction issue fixed

The ATO has corrected an error in its procedures with regard to allowing SMSF members to claim a tax deduction for personal contributions.

The ATO has corrected an error in its procedures with regard to allowing SMSF members to claim a tax deduction for personal contributions.

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SMSF, Superannuation, Trusts

Notes to SMSF accounts have critical role

ATO

The notes to the financial statements for an SMSF take on particular significance due to the special-purpose nature of these entities.

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Property, SMSF, Superannuation

Residential property growth to cool

residential property

The residential property market has been forecast to experience a lower rate of capital growth in 2025 compared to previous years.

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SMSF, Tax

Div 296 tax just about dead

SMSF Association Peter Burgess Division 296 tax

The Division 296 tax bill is unlikely to progress any further through the Senate, but the government has yet to admit it is permanently stalled.

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Documentation, SMSF

Voting by member balance flawed

A specialist lawyer has advised against super balance-based voting in SMSF constitutions, noting it may lead to an added administrative burden and unfair outcomes.

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Investments, SMSF

Term deposit returns less than zero

Term deposit Interest rates SMSF Self-managed superannuation fund

Real returns from term deposits are currently less than zero and should prompt SMSF investors to look at other sources of fixed income.

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