SMSFs are turning to investment bonds as an alternative to help mitigate the effects of the proposed Division 296 tax and ...

Although it is likely the Division 296 tax will be retrospectively enacted, it’s best not to act impulsively, a leading ...

The ATO has issued guidance on what SMSF members need to understand about compliance regarding responsibilities when ...

Slower claims processing than expected is set to reduce the amount the CSLR pays out during the 2024–25 financial year, with ...

A subsidiary of Australia’s second largest advice licensee Count has successfully defended a class action in Federal Court ...

The FAAA has released a guide for the financial planning and accounting communities that contains practical guidance about claiming a tax deduction for financial advice fees.

The government needs to rewrite the definition of “total superannuation balance” as part of the super tax proposal to ensure ...

The recent Federal Court case, Lynn v Australian Financial Complaints Authority [2025] FCA 175, has highlighted the ...

The over-55 downsizer contribution is one of the best ways to add to a super balance as it does not affect TSB, a leading adviser has said. Natalie Scott, superannuation specialist for Accurium, says ...

The complexities with calculating the new super tax for funds with defined benefits or those with illiquid assets will see administration costs rise for many super funds, the body cautioned. The ...

The Tax Office has issued a checklist to help trustees meet their compliance obligations for the end of the financial year. The regulator says that as the 30 June deadline for trust resolutions ...