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Superannuation

SG decision to be made closer to deadline

increase super guarantee

An increase in the super guarantee levy may still go ahead at the scheduled time, but a decision on the matter will not be made until the first half of next year, a government minister has said.

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Investments

Investors must sift tech stocks to find value

tech stocks value

Too many investors are jumping into tech stocks without considering the nature of the sector or the long-term shifts taking place, an investment manager has warned.

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ATO, Compliance & Regulation

ATO clarifies penalty stance

ATO SMSF trustee penalties

ATO case officers must have defensible reasons for imposing multiple penalties on an SMSF trustee, new guidelines have revealed.

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Superannuation

Indexation may see TSB limits drop

TSB indexation

A technical specialist has predicted indexation measures likely to be applied to the concessional contributions cap could lower the total super balance limits determining the ability for individuals to make non-concessional contributions.

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ATO

SAN misuse claims fourth tax agent

SAN misuse tax agent

The registration of a tax agent has been terminated for SMSF auditor (SAN) misuse after the behaviour was identified by in an ATO review.

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International Shares, Investments

Tech sector beyond FAANG a safe bet

FAANG technology sector

The high-performing FAANG stocks should not distract investors from the success of the broader technology sector, an investment expert has said.

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Documentation

Digital signatures not ideal for deeds

Digital signatures SMSF deeds

Making permanent changes to federal laws to allow electronically signed digital trust deeds will only assist SMSFs when all the states implement similar changes.

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Investments

Capital preservation key to SMSF success

capital preservation SMSF

Fund managers offering capital preservation following the COVID-19 pandemic will appeal to SMSFs struggling in a highly volatile market, an investment expert says.

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Residential Property

Residential property showing positive signs

residential property October

The latest market figures from SQM Research has shown an improvement in residential property listings across the country during October.

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ATO, Compliance & Regulation

Trustee steps to shape penalties

trustee penalties

The ATO will consider the consistency of a trustee’s behaviour in determining when penalties for breaches will be waived under newly released guidelines.

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