Financial services journalist since 1999, senior journalist @smsmagazine at present - but views are my own.

Sydney, Australia
Joined May 2013
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Join Jason Spits for a quick roundup of this week’s most important SMSF news in the latest edition of The Week That Was — keeping you up to date on what really matters. Don't miss this week's featured article: ow.ly/U2Qh50ZQVwX Want more insights? Subscribe to our daily newsletter: ow.ly/xJmo50ZG0Fa 🎧 Tune in now and never miss an update! #SMSF #selfmanagedsuper #superannuation #TWTW #smsmagazine
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BREAKING NEWS: The government has decided to ban the use of LRBAs for the purpose of buying residential property in order to secure the Greens’ support for the budget. ow.ly/TOe250ZfuJn #SMSF #financialplanning #financialservices #ausbiz #accounting #superannuation #smsmagazine #LRBA #ResidentialProperty
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Members leaving an SMSF will not escape the reach of Division 296 if the fund passes the $3 million threshold in the same income year they depart. ow.ly/MQK050YyAFu #SMSF #financialplanning #financialservices #ausbiz #accounting #superannuation #smsmagazine #Divisio296, #Tax
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Replying to @SMSFassoc
@SMSFassoc #NC2026 is off to a great start! 👏 Thanks to everyone who stopped by Booth 19 to meet @DTCsmsf , @JasonSpits , Cynthia, and Vedant. Discover smstrusteenews white-label client education and smsmagazine for the latest SMSF news. #SMSFA #SMSF #NC2026 #smstrusteenews #smsmagazine
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IFPA has called on the government to look beyond the CGT discount if it is aiming to reform this area of the Australian taxation system. ow.ly/g8sv50YcLoE #SMSF #financialplanning #financialservices #ausbiz #accounting #superannuation #smsmagazine #Investments #Property #ResidentialProperty #Retirement #Tax #CGT
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SMSFs can realise capital losses as a Division 296 mitigation strategy, but need to take the right steps to avoid other tax breaches. ow.ly/uyhL50YbOYW #SMSF #financialplanning #financialservices #ausbiz #accounting #superannuation #smsmagazine
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What is a single acquirable asset under an LRBA is not defined by its physical dimensions or location but also by its usage. smsmagazine.com.au/news/2026… #SMSF #financialplanning #financialservices #ausbiz #accounting #superannuation #smsmagazine #LRBA
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🎧 #TWTW: New Episode Live! Join Darin Tyson-Chan for a quick update on this week’s top SMSF news, keeping you informed on what matters most in the latest edition of The Week That Was. Read the latest edition of our quarterly magazine: ow.ly/CrAs50Y13Ro 📧 Want more insights? Subscribe to our daily newsletter: ow.ly/xC9g50Y13Rm 🎧 Tune in now and never miss an update! #SMSF #SelfManagedSuper #Superannuation
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Advisers are the key funders of ASIC operations, yet no enforcement proceeds are used to bolster the sector against future problems. ow.ly/1ul850Y9gzZ #SMSF #financialplanning #financialservices #ausbiz #accounting #superannuation #smsmagazine #Accounting #Advisers #ASIC
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High-balance SMSF members are likely to find their fund is still the most tax-effective savings vehicle despite the Division 296 tax. ow.ly/uxeS50Y9gwh #SMSF #financialplanning #financialservices #ausbiz #accounting #superannuation #smsmagazine #Division296 #Strategy #Tax
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The payment of death benefits needs to be realigned with modern definitions of who may be considered a family member or dependant. ow.ly/AX6U50Y8BUa #SMSF #financialplanning #financialservices #ausbiz #accounting #superannuation #smsmagazine
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The advice sector needs the government to re-engage in efforts to support its growth and continue with plans it has previously announced. ow.ly/ee5e50Y8BTa #SMSF #financialplanning #financialservices #ausbiz #accounting #superannuation #smsmagazine
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An insurance policy that protects SMSFs and trustees from the impact of failures, fraud and regulatory action has been launched. ow.ly/sht350Y86yn #SMSF #financialplanning #financialservices #ausbiz #accounting #superannuation #smsmagazine #Insurance #regulatory #fraud
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SMSF members who will pay Division 296 tax should look to reduce other taxable components in super when making those payments. ow.ly/5uha50Y7sKy #SMSF #financialplanning #financialservices #ausbiz #accounting #superannuation #smsmagazine #Division296 #Tax #Div296
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Financial advice complaints received by AFCA increased markedly last year, with more expected due to the collapse of Shield and First Guardian. ow.ly/sq7g50Y7sJe #SMSF #financialplanning #financialservices #ausbiz #accounting #superannuation #smsmagazine #AFCA #financialadvice
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#ArticleOfTheWeek: When GST matters SMSFs in the main do not need to worry about the goods and services tax. @EllemMark details the situation when it does become relevant for trustees. Read the full article: ow.ly/C3uw50Y5lH8 #SMSF #Superannuation #smsmagazine #financialadvice #trustees #servicestax #tax #accurium #GST
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Advice provided to clients in relation to managing a Division 296 liability could be viewed as tax avoidance in some circumstances. ow.ly/8TYy50Y4MqS #SMSF #financialplanning #financialservices #ausbiz #accounting #superannuation #smsmagazine #Division296 #Tax #Div296
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The ATO’s revised guidance on NALI means trustees must be very certain they won’t breach the relevant provisions before acting. ow.ly/q54a50Y4cFq #SMSF #financialplanning #financialservices #ausbiz #accounting #superannuation #smsmagazine #ATO #NALI #NALE
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AMP Bank will once again provide a lending facility for people wanting to use gearing to purchase residential property for their SMSF. ow.ly/Hxol50Y4cGU #SMSF #financialplanning #financialservices #ausbiz #accounting #superannuation #smsmagazine #LRBA #Property #Residential
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🎧 #TWTW: New Episode Live! Join @DTCsmsf for a quick update on this week’s top SMSF news, keeping you informed on what matters most in the latest edition of The Week That Was. Read the latest edition of our quarterly magazine: ow.ly/wzX850Y13Ri 📧 Want more insights? Subscribe to our daily newsletter: ow.ly/eHjB50Y13Rh 🎧 Tune in now and never miss an update! #SMSF #SelfManagedSuper #Superannuation
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