A surprising number of older SMSF deeds pre-dating the 2008 financial year still remain, some of which contain inappropriate clauses exposing members to unforeseen risks, an industry lawyer warns.
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Statutory wills are being neglected in situations where a family member has lost capacity with the absence of an established will, according to Australian Unity Trustees.
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Statutory wills are being neglected in situations where a family member has lost capacity with the absence of an established will, according to Australian Unity Trustees.
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Industry stakeholders are seeking clarity from ASIC over the criteria it is using to determine the incidence of life insurance policy lapses.
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An example of the need to keep good records for everything you do.
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There are plenty of benefits from being self-employed including having a typically high degree of independence.
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The Australian Dietary Guidelines give advice on eating for health and wellbeing. They’re called dietary guidelines because it’s your usual diet that influences your health. Based on the latest scientific evidence, they describe the best approach to eating for a long and healthy life.
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The ATO has given a strong indication that there will be concessions made in relation to events-based reporting for those SMSFs with balances significantly lower than $1.6 million, after a period of industry consultation “blew out” the ATO's expectations.
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The government has introduced a number of bills into Parliament relating to contributions including the removal of an employer loophole with salary sacrifice arrangements.
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