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Death And Incapacity And The SMSF: Who Steps In To Call The Shots?

Death And Incapacity And The SMSF: Who Steps In To Call The Shots?

The general requirement of an self managed superannuation fund (SMSF) is that all members must be trustees of the SMSF or directors of the SMSF corporate trustee. As such, putting aside disputes between trustees/directors, generally members are making the decisions about their benefits and the assets of the SMSF.

SMSFS And Property Development: Key Compliance Imperatives

SMSFS And Property Development: Key Compliance Imperatives

SMSFs (self managed superannuation funds) have been carrying on property development activities ever since SMSFs came into existence. Yet despite that there is still a common concern that such activities will cause the SMSF to become non-compliant, or subject to penalties, on the basis that such activities, and in particular undertaking a property development business, are prohibited.

Death Benefits: BDBNs or Retain Trustee Discretion?

Death Benefits: BDBNs or Retain Trustee Discretion?

Upon the death of a member of a self managed superannuation fund (SMSF), the member’s benefits in the SMSF must be cashed ‘as soon as practicable’ after the member dies under regulation 6.21(1) of the Superannuation Industry (Supervision) Regulations 1994.

Tax Traps in CGT Rollovers

Tax Traps in CGT Rollovers

Many business owners may be considering a restructure, merger, or demerger in the current economic environment to adapt, sustain, or promote growth in these tumultuous times. A change in a corporate structure typically entails either the change of ownership interests in the entire business or the transfer of specific assets of the business.

Business in an SMSF: Is it Ever a Good Idea?

Business in an SMSF: Is it Ever a Good Idea?

SMSFs (self managed superannuation funds) have been carrying on business and business like activities ever since SMSFs came into existence. Yet despite that there is still a common concern that such activities will cause the SMSF to become non-compliant, or subject to penalties, on the basis that such activities are prohibited.

SMSFs Engaging in Property Developments

SMSFs Engaging in Property Developments

SMSFs (self managed superannuation funds) have been carrying on property development activities ever since SMSFs came into existence. Yet despite that there is still a common concern that such activities will cause the SMSF to become non-compliant, or subject to penalties, on the basis that such activities, and in particular undertaking a property development business, are prohibited.