View Division 296 as two-stage event

View Division 296 as two-stage event

SMSF practitioners should view the pending Division 296 tax as rolling out in two stages, leading to two similar but different sets of rules in its first few years of operation, an SMSF sector specialist has noted. . Auditors Institute ambassador Graeme Colley said...
Iran conflict: Keeping perspective on market risk

Iran conflict: Keeping perspective on market risk

Tensions in the Middle East have rattled global markets. Both equities and bonds have experienced losses amid great uncertainty, and oil prices have spiked, creating a challenging dynamic. . Although recent events can feel unsettling for many reasons, history suggests...
SMSF trustees acting badly – further disqualification cases

SMSF trustees acting badly – further disqualification cases

Several recent court decisions highlight the expectations of SMSF trustees in regard to legislative obligations. . Matthew Burgess, director of View Legal, said the role of trusteeship of any entity is one the courts have regularly highlighted as requiring conduct of...

In turbulent times, stick to your long-term wealth strategy

Why investors are urged to resist impulsive decisions in turbulent times . Investors are being urged to resist making impulsive decisions about their shares and other assets as the conflict in the Middle East plays out. Market fluctuations in the wake of the war in...
Most Reliable Car Brands in 2026

Most Reliable Car Brands in 2026

Check out which car brands are the most likely to stay on the road and not cost you a fortune to fix. . . . . . . . . . . . ....
AI use needed with proper safeguards

AI use needed with proper safeguards

The SMSF Association has suggested practitioners servicing the sector must equip themselves with more than just technical knowledge in an era of rapid technological change to provide a robust advice proposition to clients. . “In an era of rapid technological change,...
Super versus trusts: What is the best option with Div 296?

Super versus trusts: What is the best option with Div 296?

Super used to be clearly the “best” option due to low tax rates but the increasing complexity of things like Division 296 tax, compliance risk, and death benefits tax is narrowing that advantage, a top specialist said. . Katie Timms, partner with RSM, said the choice...
Thinking of establishing an SMSF? Don’t skip reading the rules

Thinking of establishing an SMSF? Don’t skip reading the rules

As the establishment of new SMSFs continues to rise, the ATO is reminding potential trustees to ensure they are aware of the different requirements depending on whether their fund has individual trustees or a corporate trustee. . The regulator said if a trustee...