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.
By Sam Corrie
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