News : Superannuation

Division 296, SMSF, Superannuation, Tax

Government super tax stance staunch

The SMSF Association has acknowledged the re-elected Labor government has no intention of making any changes to the Division 296 tax.

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Division 296, SMSF, Superannuation, Tax

Anti-Div 296 tax petition initiated

An Australian fund manager has launched a petition opposing the proposed Division 296 tax that has already received noticeable support.

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Superannuation

ATO dispels false super rule changes

ATO, superannuation, drawdown rules, preservation age, lump sum withdrawals, Emma Rosenzweig, Deputy Commissioner, misinformation

False claims currently being circulated regarding changes to the superannuation drawdown rules have been rebutted by the ATO.

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Superannuation, Tax

Div 296 tax will hurt economy

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More unintended consequences have been identified should the proposed Division 296 tax policy become part of the superannuation system.

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SMSF, Superannuation

Low-balance won’t thwart in-specie payment

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An individual in an SMSF can receive an in-specie benefit payment even if their balance is less than the value of the asset involved.

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SMSF, Superannuation, Tax

Deed not sole trustee duty determinant

SMSF trustees must keep in mind the SIS Act dictates their responsibilities in running a fund go beyond those contained in the trust deed.

SMSF trustees must keep in mind the SIS Act dictates their responsibilities in running a fund go beyond those contained in the trust deed.

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Administration, ASIC, Compliance & Regulation, SMSF, Superannuation

Thousands of online scammers wiped out

The latest corporate regulator update revealed its enforcement actions shut down 10,000 websites and promotional activities in 2024..

The latest corporate regulator update revealed its enforcement actions shut down 10,000 websites and promotional activities in 2024.

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International Shares, SMSF, Superannuation, Trusts

Interest rate expectations favour small caps

Small caps, Global X, ETF, Billy Leung, exchange-traded funds, global market,

The current global economic environment reflecting an expectation of interest rate cuts presents an opportune moment for investing in small caps.

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Regulation, SMSF, Superannuation

SMSFs outperform industry rivals

Australian Prudential Regulation Authority, APRA, SMSF Association, University of Adelaide’s International Centre for Financial Services, ICFS, BGL Corporate Solutions, Class,  SuperMate, Dr George Mihaylov,

New research has found SMSFs outperformed APRA-regulated funds over a five-year period and balances continue to shape individual returns.

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Legislation, SMSF, Superannuation, Tax

Div 296 tax bill still not passed

The Division 296 tax bill has not been passed in the Senate after it was omitted from the order of business for the current sitting period.

The Division 296 tax bill has not been passed in the Senate after it was omitted from the order of business for the current sitting period.

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