The ATO outlined these types of arrangements in TA 2016/6 and announced it would be conducting a review into SMSFs who use these arrangements to minimise or avoid income tax obligations in April last year.

SMSF trustees originally had until 31 January 2017 to disclose these arrangements to the ATO in exchange for reduced penalties.

The due date to contact the ATO in relation to TA 2016/6 has now been extended by 3 months to 30 April 2017.

An ATO spokesperson told SMSF Adviser that the additional time has been provided because the ATO is aware there have been many superannuation changes since July 2016 including extensive superannuation reforms enacted in November 2016.

“SMSF trustees and advisors have been required to understand how those changes impact their funds and to address them,” the ATO stated.

The ATO also explained that SMSFs with LRBAs may have been focused on ensuring that their LRBAs are consistent with arm’s length dealing by 31 January 2017.

As people may not have had sufficient time to consider the voluntary disclosure offer for personal services income arrangements, we have extended the opportunity to contact us without facing administrative penalties.