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Client-to-agent linking steps

Client to Agent Linking Steps The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) has introduced a new security measure requiring entities other than sole traders/individuals to appoint a tax agent on their behalf. This new procedure aims to reduce identity theft. This new…

SMSFs investing in property

It is important you understand the rules relating to SMSF and real property. Firstly, the trustee must ensure that sole purpose test is met. Meaning that the property is for retirement purpose only, meaning you and your relatives cannot live…

Changes to minimum annual payments

In response to COVID-19, the government temporarily reduced superannuation minimum drawdown requirements for account-based pensions and similar products by 50% for 2019–20, 2020–21, 2021–22 and 2022–23 financial years. For the 2023–24 financial year, the 50% reduction in the minimum pension…

Accessing your super early may be illegal

There are only a few reasons that you might be allowed to access your super early. For most people, you can only access your superannuation when: You retire and turn 60 You turn 65 (regardless of whether you’re working).  …

Did your member exceed their non-concessional contribution cap?

Has a member of your self-managed super fund (SMSF) received an excess non-concessional contributions (ENCC) determination? If they have, ATO may send your SMSF a release authority. You must action the release authority within 10 business days of the issue…