We all spend a lot of time worrying about when an SMSF investment might involve a related party....

Recent statistics from the ATO show that last year, over 90,000 people applied to get early access...

Most SMSFs pay tax (or receive a refund) once a year when they lodge their annual return. But some...

There are plenty of complexities and potential challenges to be navigated when investing overseas....

Powers of attorney have specific uses when it comes to SMSFs – so much so that my usual mantra is...

All SMSFs trustees are required to appoint an approved auditor to audit the operations of their...

Finally. About. Bloody. Time.

The big challenge with reserves under current law is that unless they are allocated in quite small...

The ATO was recently asked whether pink diamonds are regarded as collectables— their response means...

It’s common to assume that once a member decides to wind up their SMSF, it should just happen as...

If legislated in their current form, the new Division 296 tax rules (the extra tax for those with...

Recent legislative amendments have reduced the tax penalty for some expense shortfalls but not all.