SMSF Australia Blog Articles
Can my SMSF claim financial advice fees as a tax deduction?
Not all SMSF financial advice fees are tax deductible. Learn which fees qualify under ss8-1 & 25-5, and which are capital in nature and non-deductible.
Can I pay for Dental Work from my SMSF
Learn when your SMSF can pay for dental work including compassionate grounds release, eligible treatments, required documents, and how tax applies.
Capital gains relief under Div 296 ($3mil tax)– Should my SMSF opt in or not?
SMSFs can reset their CGT cost base to 30 June 2026 for Div 296 purposes. Learn who should opt in, the deadline, and what to prepare before 30 June 2026.
Can I keep the SMSF after the divorce?
After divorce, SMSF assets must be split by agreement or court order. Learn how to keep the fund running post-separation, including CGT rollover relief options.
How will my SMSF be affected by the 2026-27 Federal Budget?
The 2026-27 Federal Budget includes super tax changes, updated contribution caps, and Div 296 updates. Learn what each announcement means for your SMSF.
Transferring from an SMSF to an Industry Fund Explained
Moving from an SMSF to an industry fund? Learn the SuperStream rollover process, ESA requirements and how to avoid your transfer being classed as a contribution
Division 296 Super Tax–$3million tax is now law
Div 296 tax is now law, applying 15% extra tax on super earnings above $3 million from 1 July 2026. Learn how it works, who's affected and key planning steps.
Why Do I Have to Pay PAYG Instalments?
The ATO auto-enrols SMSFs in PAYG instalments once tax payable hits $500. Learn how quarterly instalments work, how to vary them and how they offset your tax
Learn more about the evolving SMSF Landscape: Industry Insights from 2025
653,000 SMSFs now hold over $1 trillion in assets. Explore ATO stats on new fund growth, Gen X and Millennial trends, crypto adoption, and ETF allocations
Understanding “Regulation Details Removed” on Super Fund Lookup
If your SMSF shows "regulation details removed" on Super Fund Lookup, rollovers and contributions may be blocked. Learn what causes it and how to resolve it.
