The convergence of record investor lending, broad-based participation growth, and strong rental market fundamentals has created a “rare” strategic window of opportunity for SMSFs to invest in property ...

These rules cover the purpose of the asset, its storage, insurance, valuation, and dealings with related parties. For example, if a watch is owned by an SMSF, trustees must keep a close eye on the ...

Before bringing children into a discretionary trust, several things should be considered, a leading legal specialist has said.

It always pays to review the plans of older SMSF clients as thresholds and caps continue to change, a leading adviser has said.

SMSFs have been highlighted as one of the entities impacted by unintended consequences of legislation in the CSLR ...

Latest ASIC estimates have found that more than 3,000 advisers could be unable to provide advice next year if they fail to ...

SMSF trustees must report the market value of fund assets, including property, as at 30 June each year. The ATO requires ...

The central bank has announced the official cash rate following its September monetary policy meeting.

Almost three-quarters of SMSFs operate without a financial adviser, according to the latest Class Annual Benchmark Report, ...

A transition to retirement income stream (TRIS) may not have the tax advantages that it used to, but there are still several ...

The SMSF Association says the ATO’s long-awaited rulings on non-arm’s length income (LCR 2021/2) and contributions (TR 2010/1) have provided long-sought clarity on several critical issues.

Legal advisers need to take caution if they are moving assets from parents to children if the former are still alive, a legal ...