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The ATO has warned SMSF trustees to avoid using schemes that offer to protect assets within their fund via the use of an external trust....

"Half-a-million who failed to apply before the deadline will be contacted by the office." The ATO is contacting the half-a-million...

A Happy Santa-Time GIFT for YOU from the Lawyers? Happy hello – from Shane Ellis the legal practice Director of the Shane Ellis Legal...

The Supreme Court of the ACT has provided declaratory relief to the executor of an estate in a dispute involving a superannuation pension...

“You should never mistake confidence for arrogance or cock sureness,” my Mum often used to say to me when I was in my high school years....

SMSFs with a corporate trustee must ensure the fund has a company constitution that will allow the most current strategies to be...

Dear Client, Earlier this year, we emailed you with important information regarding the introduction of Australia’s Director...

In a recent opinion piece published in The Australian Financial Review, SMSF Association chief executive John Maroney said while the High...

"My name is Kevin Hindle, often called just ‘Prof’ (because I’m a professor – how original). I have had a great life including beating...

Read the article by Tia Thomas in SMSF Magazine: https://www.ellislaw.com.au/post/death-benefit-conundrum-clarified To potentially save...

Several key super changes which may impact your ability to contribute to your SMSF, are set to take effect from 1 July 2022. These...

The ATO has definitively declared its position on a common situation involving the treatment of SMSF member benefits when an individual...

From July 1, they will be able to contribute without having to meet the work test, but they need to watch out for contribution caps and...

As you may already be aware, company directors are required to apply for a Director Identification Number (Director ID) from the...

From a well written MacRob article. Republished with their permission. * Shane has highlighted the most important parts of the article....

This year I am presenting at the Australia Investors Association National Conference at the Gold Coast and wanted to invite you to come...

What is a Director Identification Number (director ID) and do I need one? You may have heard about the new rules which require directors...

“Procrastination is unfortunately not just the thief of time but also the robber of family wealth when the unexpected arrives for the...

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