Why Market Valuations Matter for SMSFs

Accurate market valuations are essential for SMSF compliance. Learn how to meet ATO valuation requirements, avoid regulation breaches and ensure your fund’s assets are correctly reported each year.
Getting Rental Property Repairs Right at Tax Time

Taxpayers who have had work done on their rental property should ensure the expense is categorised correctly to avoid errors when completing their tax return.
Auditing the valuation of SMSF assets

SMSF Trustees and auditors are still relying on outdated practices and risk breaches, penalties and compliance action.
Protect your business with the PPSR

Protect your business assets with the PPSR. Learn how to secure goods, claim GST credits and reduce financial risk when selling, leasing or consigning property.
Claim Instant Deductions with the $20,000 Asset Write-Off in 2024/25

Eligible small businesses can instantly deduct assets costing less than $20,000 in 2024/25. Find out who qualifies, what assets are included, and how to claim under the ATO’s instant asset write-off.
Tax Office clarifies Division 7A position

The ATO has clarified five common myths about Division 7A tax legislation.
When to lodge SMSF annual returns

All trustees of SMSFs with assets as at 30 June 2024 need to lodge an SMSF annual return (‘SAR’) for the 2023/24 financial year.
ATO’s notices of data-matching programs
ATO Expands Data Acquisition for Enhanced Compliance from 2024 to 2027 New initiatives will gather comprehensive information from various sources, impacting millions—understand what data the ATO will collect and its implications for taxpayers The ATO will acquire officeholder data from ASIC and other bodies for the 2024 to 2027 income years, including name, address, date […]
Valuing fund assets for SMSFs
Essential Asset Valuation for SMSF Trustees: A Yearly Requirement Ensure accurate market value assessments to streamline your SMSF audit and annual return—learn how to provide the necessary evidence and avoid potential delays One of the many responsibilities SMSF trustees have every income year is valuing their fund’s assets at market value. The market value of […]
Receiving payments or assets from foreign trusts
Foreign Trust Payments: Potential Tax Liabilities for Beneficiaries Understanding When Foreign Trust Distributions Must Be Included in Assessable Income Additional tax liabilities may arise when money or assets of a foreign trust are paid to a taxpayer or applied for their benefit, and they are a beneficiary of the foreign trust. These can include: loans […]