With the Federal Government’s changes to superannuation all but certain, including the taxation of unrealised gains, self-managed super funds (SMSF) should start preparing for a shift in the compliance environment, particularly around the reporting and valuation of...
With the introduction of Division 296 all but certain, SMSF Trustees should prepare for a shift in the compliance environment, particularly around the reporting and valuation of fund assets. While Division 296 will target superannuation earnings on funds with balances...
As an auditor, I am passionate about the need for simplicity and reducing red tape where possible, and yet when it comes to lease agreements, I believe it should be best practice for auditors to insist upon a written agreement for transactions with related parties....
Zero-interest loans have been a bit of a grey area for a long time. Previously, borrowing from a related party at zero interest rates has not been frowned upon by the ATO. The ATO was primarily concerned about loans from related parties, made at higher than commercial...
