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ATO identifies SMSF contravention red flags

The ATO has identified certain red flags and problem areas with SMSFs that will attract its attention, ahead of tax time 2019.
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Extra website resources and tools is one way we offer you and your family more.

The following are available via our website and are not often available in the one place.  All can save you time and effort.  *
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Tax and estate planning traps flagged with pension restructures

While the ATO has previously stated that changing a pension to reversionary after it has been commenced is generally fine where the deed allows it, it may be safest to stop and restart the pension, says a technical expert.
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A checklist for a healthy financial year

A year may not seem like a long time, but a lot can happen in 365 days. Since last February, you may have changed jobs, received a raise, gotten married or divorced, brought home a baby or had one of your kids move out of home.
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High-risk LRBAs, TBAR on the ATO’s radar this year

LRBA - Limited recourse borrowing arrangements TBAR - Transfer balance account reporting
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All you need to know about how Australia is going.

One great source of data about Australia.  Become better acquainted with the country we love.
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Royal Commission report makes super fee recommendations

You can access the final report here.
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Four tips for boosting your super balance

If you could add $61,000 to your super fund in 10 years, would you do it?
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New Year resolutions – New Year strategies

Here’s some good news for investors. With a few straightforward New Year resolutions and strategies, they can become better investors and better managers of their personal finances.
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Part 4 – The major benefit of ‘behavioural coaching’

  One important part of a planner’s job, and what adds real value, is being able to keep their clients focused when times are bad.
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3 tips for weathering the market’s bumpy ride

A very interesting graph comparing short term volatility with past long term reality.
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Common BDBN ‘pitfalls’ flagged in wake of ASIC action

An industry law firm has identified some of the common traps with BDBNs that can land advisers and their clients in trouble.  One example being a recent case of incorrect witnessing of binding nominations.
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