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April 2024 SMSF newsletter

Contribution cap increases: Issues to consider
With contribution caps set to increase, people need to weigh up their options before topping up their super before and/or after 30 June. Read more.
Contribution cap increases: Issues to consider
With contribution caps set to increase, people need to weigh up their options before topping up their super before and/or after 30 June. Read more.
Running multiple SMSFs: What are the pros and cons?
Deciding to run two or more SMSFs has both pros and cons, so you need to weigh them carefully and ensure it’s the right strategy for your personal situation. Read more.
Running multiple SMSFs: What are the pros and cons?
Deciding to run two or more SMSFs has both pros and cons, so you need to weigh them carefully and ensure it’s the right strategy for your personal situation. Read more.
Asset valuation guidelines for SMSFs
End of financial year asset valuations are routine for SMSF trustees, but they will assume even more importance with the introduction of Division 296 tax. Read more.
Asset valuation guidelines for SMSFs
End of financial year asset valuations are routine for SMSF trustees, but they will assume even more importance with the introduction of Division 296 tax. Read more.
Franking credits and dividend income in your SMSF
While interest rates have lifted off their historic lows, franked dividends from shares are still a happy hunting ground for income-seeking investors. Read more.
Franking credits and dividend income in your SMSF
While interest rates have lifted off their historic lows, franked dividends from shares are still a happy hunting ground for income-seeking investors. Read more.
What laws do SMSFs need to adhere to?
Even if you outsource many of your fund’s administrative tasks, SMSF trustees still need to stay on top of super laws to avoid potentially large fines. Read more.
What laws do SMSFs need to adhere to?
Even if you outsource many of your fund’s administrative tasks, SMSF trustees still need to stay on top of super laws to avoid potentially large fines. Read more.

Strategies to split or share your super balance with your spouse

Wednesday 24 April 2024 at 11:00 am AEST

This webinar will show you how you can move part of your superannuation balance to your spouses account and effectively maintain equal member super balances.

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April 28

Where any transfer balance event has occurred between 1 January 2024 and 31 March 2024, you are required to report these events by lodging a transfer balance account report (TBAR) by this date.

Also, SMSF trustees should have received all super guarantee contributions for the period 1 January 2024 to 31 March 2024 for eligible fund members by this date.

Where your SMSF is registered for GST, your BAS is now due.

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