Set out below are all SuperGuide articles that relate to SMSF administration.
5 new year’s resolutions for your SMSF
An SMSF is no different to a fitness, diet or a savings plan, in that a few days dedicated to making sure it is in order for the year ahead will reap benefits over the next 12 months. So what are some of the things that you should be resolving to do for your SMSF in 2021?
Your SMSF calendar
SMSF trustees have a lot to remember. Along with trustee meetings and minutes, trustees need to keep up to date with current superannuation legislation and review their investments regularly. There are annual returns to lodge, auditor reports to arrange and actuarial reports to book as well if your SMSF is paying a certain kind of pension.
How much super do you need to set up an SMSF?
SMSFs can cost a bit to set up, but the latest research shows they quickly become cost effective to run.
SMSFs: What is an actuarial certificate, and how much do they cost?
An actuarial certificate is a document that certifies how much of a SMSF’s earnings are derived from its members’ accumulation phases and retirement phases.
What you need to know about six member SMSFs
Legislation is soon expected to pass that will enable larger SMSFs. Are you thinking about adding members? Let us know in our poll.
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Video: Reactions to the Rice Warner report on SMSF costs
Tracey Spicer talks to John Maroney, CEO of the SMSF Association, and Meg Heffron from Heffron about Rice Warner’s 2020 report on SMSF costs.
How to add a new member to your SMSF
Many SMSFs start off with just one or two members but, as members’ children mature and become adults, some SMSF trustees seek to add dependents to their fund.
TBAR: Transfer balance account reporting for SMSFs
Transfer balance account reports notify the ATO of any changes to SMSF trustees’ transfer balance accounts.
SMSF trustee housekeeping checklist for 2020/21
Life is never quiet for SMSF trustees and 2020/21 looks like it will be no different, with a recession and lots of new legislative requirements to deal with.
Guide to the ATO SMSF supervisory levy
The SMSF supervisory levy is an annual payment that all SMSFs must pay to the Australian Taxation Office (ATO).
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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.
Which SMSF expenses are tax deductible?
Self-managed super fund (SMSF) expenses can be tax deductible provided that they comply with Australian taxation legislation.
How to prepare for an SMSF auditor and fill in your SMSF tax return
If you’re an SMSF trustee and you’re not using the services of an accountant, you must provide your fund auditor with all relevant documentation for your fund’s accounts and financial transactions for the financial year being audited.
Guide to SMSF trust deeds
An SMSF trust deed is a legal document that outlines how the fund will be set up and how it will operate. An Australian SMSF must be established with a trust deed that is compliant with Australian superannuation legislation.
SMSF annual admin checklist
Want to avoid an SMSF penalty? Make sure you use our annual admin checklist.