Superannuation death benefits
What you need to know about receiving a superannuation death benefit after someone has died.
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.
Hope remains for $3M super tax changes
The SMSF Association remains hopeful that proposed legislation introducing a 30% tax on superannuation balances above $3 million (Division 296) may still be amended.
Understanding early access to super
Early Super Access: Know the Rules, Avoid the Risks. We explain why accessing your super early can come with serious consequences.
Division 296 Super Tax in Limbo as Federal Election Called
The future of the government’s contentious Division 296 tax has been thrown into uncertainty after Prime Minister Anthony Albanese called a federal election for 3 May 2025, before the legislation could be voted on in the Senate.
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.
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 […]
What laws do SMSFs need to adhere to?
Navigating the Legal Landscape: Responsibilities of SMSF Trustees Understanding the Legislative Framework and Compliance Obligations for Self-Managed Super Funds As a trustee of a self-managed super fund (SMSF) there are responsibilities and rules you must follow. At the most fundamental level, you need to make sure your SMSF is functioning under the relevant laws. As a type of superannuation fund, trustees […]
Illegal early access to super
Beware of Illegal Early Super Access Schemes ATO Warns Against Promoters Exploiting Super Funds for Non-Retirement Purposes Faced with tough times, some people may be thinking about accessing their super early. Taxpayers may have been approached by someone (a ‘promoter’) claiming that members of super funds can withdraw their super or use an SMSF to […]
Asset valuation guidelines for SMSFs
Mastering SMSF Asset Valuation Understanding the Importance, Principles and Processes of Valuing Self-Managed Super Fund Assets If you have a self-managed super fund (SMSF), you need to have your fund’s assets valued regularly to remain compliant with Australia’s superannuation legislation. While the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) generally accepts SMSF asset valuations that follow the guidelines, it […]
