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

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ATO investigation uncovers ‘serious’ cases of SAN misuse

31 July 2020 • Hits: 2776

As part of its ongoing investigation, the ATO referred 18 tax agents to the Tax Practitioners Board in 2019–20 for the ... READ MORE

Shelley Banton

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COVID-19 to spur increased audit confusion this year

31 July 2020 • Hits: 1682

SMSF auditors will be more closely scrutinising the types of audit evidence provided this year including what date it re ... READ MORE

Clint Jackson

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Common issue flagged with triggering benefits before death

30 July 2020 • Hits: 2602

SMSFs have been warned that simply signing a resolution to say that a member benefit will be paid before death without a ... READ MORE

ATO reports back on auditor compliance programs

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ATO reports back on auditor compliance programs

29 July 2020 • Hits: 2278

The ATO has reviewed over 80 SMSF auditors through its top 100 and high-risk auditor program in the 2019–20 financial ... READ MORE

Franking credits expected to be spared in budget

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Franking credits expected to be spared in budget

29 July 2020 • Hits: 1239

Despite the significant deficit resulting from COVID-19, the government is unlikely to make changes to franking credits, ... READ MORE

Peter Burgess

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Rounding errors flagged with reduced pension minimums

29 July 2020 • Hits: 3296

Reduced annual pension entitlements for clients need to be rounded carefully, a technical expert has cautioned, with pen ... READ MORE

Ron Lesh

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BGL moves to closed beta with Simple Invest 360

28 July 2020 • Hits: 3219

Software provider BGL has announced that its new software solution for non-super investment portfolios, Simple Invest 36 ... READ MORE

Jeff Song

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SMSFs with derivatives cautioned on compliance risks

28 July 2020 • Hits: 3390

With the ATO paying closer attention to SMSF investment strategies, any SMSF trustees investing in derivatives should en ... READ MORE

Shaun Backhaus

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Testamentary trust changes prompt need for tax rulings, guidance

28 July 2020 • Hits: 2801

SMSF professionals with clients dealing with the payment of death benefits and testamentary trusts in the near future ma ... READ MORE

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