SMSF administration
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Choosing an SMSF service provider
They may be referred to as DIY funds, but in practice most SMSF trustees will need at least some professional advice, from setting up their fund to the annual audit and tax returns.
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SMSFs: What advice can your accountant provide?
While many SMSF trustees turn to their accountant for assistance, they can only provide advice on some SMSF-related matters. To help SMSF trustees navigate this tricky area we’ve compiled a checklist to help you work out if your accountant is the right person to ask for help.
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SMSF annual admin checklist
Use this handy printable checklist to make sure you’re on top of your SMSF admin requirements.
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Where is technology for SMSFs headed?
Rapid advances in technology could help make lighter work of managing your own super fund and potential cost savings.
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How to prepare for an SMSF auditor and fill in your SMSF tax return
Even if you outsource most of the boring SMSF admin, there are two annual tasks trustees can’t avoid.
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What work can I do for my SMSF and can I be paid?
There are strict rules governing paid work you can and can’t do for your SMSF. Getting it wrong can be costly.
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SMSF estate and succession planning: What’s the difference?
When planning who gets what when you die, many people forget about their SMSF. It’s not just about the distribution of fund assets, but who’s in control.
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The SMSF trustee declaration explained
An SMSF trustee declaration is an Australian Taxation Office (ATO) document that summarises the duties and obligations of an SMSF trustee or director.
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Single touch payroll (STP): What are the implications for SMSF trustees?
Single touch payroll (STP) reporting is a streamlined way for employers to provide the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) with payroll information, that is, pay as you go (PAYG) withholding and superannuation guarantee information.
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Legal case a lesson in proper SMSF admin and record keeping
A recent court case, known as the Narumon case, demonstrates how important it is for self-managed super fund (SMSF) trustees to ensure their documentation is up-to-date, and that binding death benefit nominations are valid.
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