Business

SMSF audit’s real capacity crunch lands around EOFY

A new report on the trends in SMSF audit practices has revealed that autumn carried almost a third (31.6 per cent) of...

29 October 2026 • By Malavika Santhebennur

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Super

The legal risks of getting your superannuation nominee incorrect

The legal framework surrounding superannuation death benefit can be complex, with even minor errors in beneficiary...

01 October 2026 • By Matthew Taylor

Regulation

CGT treatment of MITs raises ‘discrete issue’

The SMSF Association has lodged a supplementary submission for the second tranche of CGT and negative gearing changes...

15 September 2026 • By Malavika Santhebennur

Business

Submission urges carve-out for new builds from SMSF LRBA ban

A joint submission has put forward five options to the government on the recent LRBA ban on residential property,...

08 September 2026 • By Malavika Santhebennur

Business

Banned SMSF auditor sentenced for acting while disqualified

A Melbourne SMSF auditor has been convicted and sentenced for continuing to act as an auditor while disqualified and...

04 September 2026 • By Malavika Santhebennur

Business

Mulino hits SMSFs with new levy in major financial sector reform

Financial Services Minister Daniel Mulino has announced several key reforms to the financial sector, including an...

20 August 2026 • By Malavika Santhebennur

Super

The SMSF borrowing change lands on the middle of your client book, not the top

Borrowed assets make up 17.9 per cent of the average fund holding $500,000 to $1 million, against 3.0 per cent of a $5...

18 August 2026 • By Rasti Vaibhav, Get RARE Properties

Business

LRBA ban needed comprehensive analysis, greater consultation

The impacts of the LRBA ban are being felt across the profession, with some specialists highlighting the disadvantages...

29 June 2026 • By Carlos Tse

Business

LRBA ban no better for housing supply or retirement, accountants clap back

Despite its aims to ease the housing crisis, Labor’s LRBA ban continues to receive a mixed response, with many...

26 June 2026 • By Carlos Tse

Super

'Stop and ask why': ATO issues urgent warning on SMSF setups

The Tax Office has cautioned Australians to think carefully about setting up SMSFs, with some individuals falling...

26 June 2026 • By Matthew Taylor

Super

SMSF borrowing changes draw mixed industry response

Some professionals have warned that the changes will destroy trust in Australia's retirement system, while others say...

24 June 2026 • By Miranda Brownlee

Tax

Division 296 ‘blind spot’ may cost unprepared SMSFs

A significant but largely overlooked reporting feature of Division 296 could impose substantial compliance costs and...

22 June 2026 • By Naomi Neilson

Super

ATO clears up common payday super myths for SMSFs

The Tax Office has warned SMSFs about preparations they need to make now, ahead of the start of Payday Super.

19 May 2026 • By Miranda Brownlee

Tax

Super tax changes and SMSFs

After much debate and uncertainty, the government’s Division 296 tax rules – popularly known as the “$3 million super...

28 April 2026 • By Mitchell Markwick, HLB Mann Judd

Regulation

SMSFA calls for tracking system to fix 'black hole' with private ruling...

The SMSF Association says tax practitioners are often left in the dark after lodging private binding ruling...

26 April 2026 • By Miranda Brownlee

Super

What your SMSF commercial property clients are getting wrong right now

Since Division 296 passed parliament in March, a consistent pattern of misconceptions has emerged among business...

16 April 2026 • By Nadine Connell, Smart Business Plans

Tax

Div 296 regulations risk creating 'unworkable outcomes' for SMSFs, says SMSFA

The association has warned that the draft regulations for Division 296 could expose beneficiaries to unexpected tax...

15 April 2026 • By Miranda Brownlee

Super

ATO puts SMSF auditors on notice over missing audit files

SMSF auditors have been reminded to include a trustee representation letter in their audit files, with the ATO...

22 March 2026 • By Miranda Brownlee