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24 January 2023

ATO plans publicity campaign for final Work From Home guidance

More demanding record-keeping requirements in the November draft have been in place since 1 January.
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23 January 2023

An ongoing debate every employer needs to be on top of.

How to work it out: employee or contractor To check if your worker is an employee or contractor, you need to review the whole working arrangement. Read on ....
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22 January 2023

Auditor flags knowledge gaps with loans and financial assistance amongst SMSFs.

Loans to members and financial assistance continues to be the most commonly reported type of contravention based on ATO statistics.
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21 January 2023

Countries with the highest GDP per capita between 1800-2040

check out 240 years of countries with the highest GDPs per capita
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20 January 2023

SMSFs cautioned on ‘strict conditions’ with SMSF lending

Where SMSFs are planning to lend money there are some important conditions to be aware of including who the money is lent to and the reason for the loan.
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18 January 2023

Downsizer age reduction now in force

With the eligibility age for downsizer contributions now age 55, the SMSF Association has highlighted some important considerations for younger clients looking to use the measure.
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14 January 2023

ATO raises alarm on asset protection scheme for SMSFs

The ATO is concerned about SMSFs entering into certain asset protection arrangements that involve a ‘Vestey Trust’.
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11 January 2023

2022 by the numbers

How did share markets around the world performed last year? And what investment lessons can we learn from 2022? Read on to find out.
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29 December 2022

Draft legislation released for franking credit changes

The government has released draft legislation on its measure to alter the tax treatment of off-market share buybacks.
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27 December 2022

Advisers warned on major timing traps with lifetime CGT cap

Planning ahead is critical for clients wanting to make super contributions under the lifetime CGT cap given some of the tight timeframes, CFS has cautioned.
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24 December 2022

Positive results from research into the value of financial advice.

A recent study shows that Australians who have an active relationship with a financial planner are not only better off financially than unadvised Australians – they also have a better quality of life.
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21 December 2022

SMSF professionals play critical role in Age Pension planning

With the recent ATO statistics indicating a significant proportion of SMSF members in retirement phase may be eligible for the Age Pension, Accurium has highlighted this as an important planning consideration.
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