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ATO, Compliance & Regulation

ATO watching non-lodgement behaviour

ATO non-lodgement

New SMSFs are failing to lodge annual returns and abide by their taxation obligations, drawing the attention of the ATO.

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Business news

Focus on income sources limited

income sources

SMSF investors are often too focused on dividends as a source of income, overlooking the wide range of other asset classes and vehicles that also generate income.

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Investments, Technology

Another WA deal for OpenInvest

OpenInvest Pascoe Partners

A new online investment solution will now be available on the OpenInvest platform, offering consumers access to four diversified portfolios.

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ETFs

Vanguard cuts fee on popular ETF

Vanguard ETF fees

Investment management firm Vanguard Australia has adjusted the management fee for one of its most popular ETFs.

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ATO, Compliance & Regulation, SMSF

Fund wind-up timeframe extended

SMSF wind-up timeframe

The timeframe open for trustees to finalise the closing of an SMSF after the lodging of the final annual return has been extended.

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Regulation, Superannuation, Tax

Govt adamant about super tax elements

Superannuation earnings tax

The superannuation earnings tax is all but locked in and highly unlikely to change, with officials stating key aspects were non-negotiable.

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Economy, Investments

Decarbonisation will boost commodities

decarbonisation commodity

Commodity prices are set to swing up out of a long downward cycle, driven by decarbonisation and a greater need for resources to create cleaner energy.

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ATO, Compliance & Regulation, Contributions

Rounding can compromise compliance

Contribution rounding

The application of rounding when reporting contributions can inadvertently lead to very tough compliance penalties for SMSF trustees.

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Investments

‘Silver tsunami’ fuels senior housing surge

senior housing

The surge in demand for senior housing presents lucrative opportunities for investors in REITs, driven by a “silver tsunami” of ageing individuals and limited housing supply.

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ATO, Pensions

Cash flow impact from minimum pension move

Minimum pension

The return to full rates for minimum pensions may be accompanied by a change in thresholds for some pensioners, creating a need for greater cash flow in the coming financial year.

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