Miranda Brownlee

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Miranda Brownlee is the deputy editor of SMSF Adviser, which is the leading source of news, strategy and educational content for professionals working in the SMSF sector.

Since joining the team in 2014, Miranda has been responsible for breaking some of the biggest superannuation stories in Australia, and has reported extensively on technical strategy and legislative updates.
Miranda also has broad business and financial services reporting experience, having written for titles including Investor Daily, ifa and Accountants Daily.

You can email Miranda on: miranda.brownlee@momentummedia.com.au

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ATO releases draft guidance on fixed entitlements

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ATO releases draft guidance on fixed entitlements

08 November 2016 • Hits: 5154

The ATO has released a draft practical compliance guideline outlining the factors it will consider when determining whet ... READ MORE

SMSFs warned on ‘off-the-plan nightmares’

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SMSFs warned on ‘off-the-plan nightmares’

04 November 2016 • Hits: 7704

Practitioners and trustees are underestimating the risks associated with off-the-plan purchases by SMSFs, with many tru ... READ MORE

APRA tipped to target low-balance SMSF loans

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APRA tipped to target low-balance SMSF loans

03 November 2016 • Hits: 4824

The Australian Prudential Regulation Authority may soon inform lenders that they are not allowed to lend to SMSFs that f ... READ MORE

Practitioners cautioned on liabilities with catch-up contributions

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Practitioners cautioned on liabilities with catch-up contributions

01 November 2016 • Hits: 5282

A major SMSF administrator has warned accountants on some of the liability traps associated with the $500,000 balance re ... READ MORE

Treasury set to simplify deductions for contributions

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Treasury set to simplify deductions for contributions

31 October 2016 • Hits: 6084

Treasury is looking to simplify the rules around claiming deductions for super contributions and may introduce changes a ... READ MORE

Estate planning issues flagged with $1.6m pension transfer cap

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Estate planning issues flagged with $1.6m pension transfer cap

31 October 2016 • Hits: 4594

SMSF practitioners are being urged to consider fresh estate planning issues that have surfaced since the proposed intro ... READ MORE

ASIC disqualifies SMSF auditor - October 2016

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ASIC disqualifies SMSF auditor - October 2016

27 October 2016 • Hits: 4456

ASIC has disqualified an SMSF auditor after determining they had breached independence and audit requirements. READ MORE

ASIC set to ‘trawl through’ SMSF firms’ records

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ASIC set to ‘trawl through’ SMSF firms’ records

27 October 2016 • Hits: 2536

SMSF professionals have been warned to start “cleaning their books”, with ASIC and the ATO set to start sifting thro ... READ MORE

SMSF practitioners told to urgently address TRIS issues

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SMSF practitioners told to urgently address TRIS issues

27 October 2016 • Hits: 5233

SMSF practitioners are being told to review their clients’ TRIS strategies and start discussing any work test issues n ... READ MORE

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