SMSF administration
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Real DIY super: How to keep SMSF costs super low
UpdatedWith the cost of living front of mind, you could potentially save a lot of money by doing more of your SMSF tasks yourself, but you need to know what you’re doing.
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Common errors SMSF trustees make with their annual returns
UpdatedIf you want to stay on the right side of the ATO and avoid costly penalties, it pays to review its list of common mistakes made by SMSFs when lodging their annual return.
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Director Identification Numbers: What is required for SMSFs
UpdatedIf you are planning to set up your own self-managed super fund with a corporate trustee, then you will need to add applying for a Director ID to your administrative to-do list.
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What does SuperStream mean for my SMSF?
UpdatedSuperStream is a data and payment standard for super funds that makes it much easier to collect contributions and pay rollovers – even for SMSFs.
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SMSF audits: Fees and guidelines
UpdatedAn annual audit is one of the necessary tasks associated with running an SMSF, but it can save trustees from inadvertent and costly breaches of the rules.
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How to add a new member to your SMSF
UpdatedNow that SMSFs can have six members instead of four, here’s a refresher on the process involved in adding new members and some of the issues to weigh up.
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Does my SMSF need to register for GST?
UpdatedMost SMSFs don’t need to worry about GST, but it’s important to understand the rules in case your fund does need to register.
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ATO SMSF supervisory levy: Cost and guidelines
UpdatedIn a world of ever-increasing prices, the ATO’s annual SMSF supervisory levy has been remarkably stable for almost a decade.
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What advice can your accountant provide for your SMSF?
UpdatedWhile 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
UpdatedUse this handy printable checklist to make sure you’re on top of your SMSF admin requirements.
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What work can I do for my SMSF and can I be paid?
UpdatedThere 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?
UpdatedWhen 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.
