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.
SMSF Release Authorities and consequences of non-compliance
A growing number of SMSFs are failing to meet ATO requirements for release authorities. Learn what these documents are, why compliance is critical and how trustees can avoid penalties.
Payroll Update October 2025
The ATO is clamping down on businesses misclassifying employees as contractors, with consequences for non-compliance. September Quarter Super is also due 28 October.
PAYGW reminders for activity statement lodgements
The ATO will be sending certain employers a reminder to lodge their activity statements. The reminder will include the amounts the ATO has on record for them.
ATO Moves to Increase Transparency on ‘Debts on Hold’
From August 2025, the ATO is progressively including ‘debts on hold’ in relevant taxpayer ATO account balances.
Auditing the valuation of SMSF assets
SMSF Trustees and auditors are still relying on outdated practices and risk breaches, penalties and compliance action.
Essentials Every New Business Owner Needs to Get Right from Day One
Starting a business? Discover the key steps every new business owner must take to stay compliant, manage cash flow and set up for long-term success.
Truck driver entitled to claim meal expenses
A recent decision by the Administrative Review Tribunal backed a truck driver’s claim for meal expenses, even though he didn’t have all the usual proof.
‘Wild’ attempts at tax deductions
The ATO reveals some of the most outrageous disallowed tax deduction claims, including air fryers, swimwear and fashion highlighting focus areas for tax time 2025.
Avoid delays releasing super money with these ATO tips
The ATO is reminding self-managed super fund (SMSF) trustees and members to carefully follow the correct steps when a release authority is issued.
