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12 April 2026

SMSF Investment Strategy Requirements: What the ATO Expects in 2026

Every SMSF must hold a written investment strategy - and it has to reflect how the fund is actually invested today. Most don't. Here's what that means at audit time, and what to check before yours.

6 April 2026

Binding Death Benefit Nominations for SMSF Trustees: Complete Guide (2026)

Your superannuation does not follow your will. A binding death benefit nomination is the document that decides who receives your super when you die - and most SMSF trustees have never checked whether theirs is still valid.

1 April 2026

Payday Super 2026: What SMSF Trustees Must Do Before 1 July

From 1 July 2026, Payday Super ends quarterly employer contributions. SMSF trustees must verify their ESA, bank account, and lodgement status now. Here is what to check.

29 March 2026

93,000 SMSFs Have Overdue Returns: What the ATO Announced for 2026

At the SMSF Association National Conference in Adelaide, the ATO outlined its enforcement focus for 2026. Overdue returns, prohibited loans, and expanded data matching are front and centre. Here is what it means for your fund.

29 March 2026

SMSF Contribution Strategies Before 30 June 2026: What to Know This Financial Year

The window to maximise your super contributions for 2025-26 closes on 30 June. Here is what SMSF trustees need to know before the deadline - including a timing decision that catches many funds off guard.

10 March 2026

Division 296 Tax: What SMSF Trustees Need to Know (2026)

Division 296 tax passed Parliament on 10 March 2026 and takes effect from 1 July 2026. Here is what it means for SMSF trustees, and what to do before 30 June 2026.