 DANIEL BUTLER , WILLIAM FETTES | THURSDAY, 14 APR 2022 This paper examines key considerations that arise for SMSF members seeking to formulate a robust succession plan in relation to their SMSF benefits. Read more  TIM MILLER | FRIDAY, 18 MAR 2022 Every member of an SMSF is required to be a trustee or a director of a corporate trustee. Read more  GRAEME COLLEY | FRIDAY, 8 OCT 2021 Cryptocurrency is a virtual or digital currency which allows people to pay for goods and services directly through an online system. It has no legislated or intrinsic value and it is simply worth what people are willing to pay for it on the open mar ... Read more GRAEME COLLEY | FRIDAY, 13 AUG 2021 A trustee's responsibility extends beyond just the fund, they are also obliged to oversee all of the members' interests. Read more  LYN FORMICA | FRIDAY, 23 JUL 2021 SMSF trustees now need to use, or at least be preparing to use, SuperStream when rolling monies in or out of their fund with the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) stating that 1 October 2021 is a hard deadline and no further extensions will be granted. ... Read more |
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