Welcome to another edition of our “Industry Spotlight” interview series, where we bring you deep insights from key industry experts. Today, we have the privilege of sitting down with the dynamic team behind New Venture Wealth, an SMSF Provider based out of Melbourn, Victoria.
The proposed removal of tax deductions for tax advice expenses in self-managed superannuation funds (SMSFs) has raised concerns about increased costs for SMSF owners. This potential change could impact the financial burden on trustees, particularly those with smaller funds who rely on external professionals for taxation advice. The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) reports that approximately 75% of SMSFs use external professionals, making the loss of the tax deduction a significant concern. Critics argue that this change may discourage individuals from establishing or maintaining SMSFs, limiting their flexibility in managing retirement savings. As discussions on tax reform continue, policymakers should carefully consider the impact on the SMSF sector and explore alternative approaches to strike a balance between revenue considerations and the needs of trustees and members.
An SMSF audit is an independent examination of the financial records of an SMSF. The purpose of an SMSF audit is to ensure that the fund’s financial records are accurate and that the fund is complying with all relevant laws and regulations.
All SMSFs are required to have an annual audit. This requirement is set out in the Superannuation Industry (Supervision) Act 1993 (SIS Act). The ATO has the power to disqualify trustees who fail to have their SMSF audited.
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The due date for SMSF tax returns varies depending on a number of factors, including the financial year of the return, whether the SMSF is a new or established fund, whether the SMSF is a tax-paying fund or a non-tax-paying fund, and whether the SMSF is a large or medium fund.
