SMSF Australia Blog Articles

Can AI help manage your SMSF? Learn how artificial intelligence tools are being applied to SMSF administration, compliance monitoring, and record keeping.

Want to switch SMSF accountants? Learn how to nominate a new tax agent via the ATO's client-to-agent linking process and transfer to SMSF Australia with ease.

Don't miss key SMSF deadlines before 30 June 2026. Our EOFY checklist covers contributions caps, pension payments, asset valuations, Div 296 planning, and more.

The average cost of running an SMSF depends on the provider, it ranges from $2k to $15k annually, our costs are $1.3k to $2k per year depending on factors like size, complexity

The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) have released their latest statistics for SMSF for the March 2025 quarter which shows the average SMSF balance is $835,000

SMSF accountants prepare the financials and tax return; independent auditors check compliance. How the roles differ and why they must stay separate.

All SMSF expenses should be paid directly from the fund’s bank account. However, under certain circumstances a member can pay for fund expenses provided it is reimbursed on a timely

Technically yes, but practically not recommended. Find out why SMSF laptop purchases raise sole purpose test and audit risks with minimal tax benefit

Generally no, but exceptions apply. Find out when SMSF trustees can be paid for non-trustee services, and what qualifications and conditions are required

The core of a SMSF’s operations lies in the trustee’s responsibilities to guarantee that reporting duties and obligations are fulfilled.