https://superinformed.com.au/newsletter SMSF guides, tools, and weekly updates made for Australian trustees. Contributions, pensions, compliance, ATO changes, and key deadlines explained clearly. en-AU Thu, 21 May 2026 13:44:53 GMT https://superinformed.com.au/newsletter/asic-smsf-advice-review-audit-2026 https://superinformed.com.au/newsletter/asic-smsf-advice-review-audit-2026 ASIC's Report 824 found 62 of 100 SMSF establishment advice files failed to meet the best interests duty. The documentation weaknesses left behind are the same areas your auditor checks every year. Here is what trustees should know before 30 June. Thu, 21 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://superinformed.com.au/newsletter/smsf-budget-2026-cgt-negative-gearing-trusts https://superinformed.com.au/newsletter/smsf-budget-2026-cgt-negative-gearing-trusts The 2026-27 federal budget proposed major CGT, negative gearing and discretionary trust reforms. All three explicitly exclude SMSFs. Here's what that means for trustees. Thu, 14 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://superinformed.com.au/newsletter/cgt-discount-changes-smsf-2026-budget https://superinformed.com.au/newsletter/cgt-discount-changes-smsf-2026-budget The 2026 federal budget is expected to replace the 50% CGT discount with inflation indexation. Two worked examples show when the SMSF advantage grows and when it reverses. Thu, 07 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://superinformed.com.au/newsletter/division-296-cgt-cost-base-reset https://superinformed.com.au/newsletter/division-296-cgt-cost-base-reset Division 296 starts 1 July 2026. A once-only election can permanently shelter pre-2026 capital gains from the new tax. The practical window closes 30 June 2026. Thu, 30 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://superinformed.com.au/newsletter/smsf-pension-minimum-drawdowns-2026 https://superinformed.com.au/newsletter/smsf-pension-minimum-drawdowns-2026 Miss the SMSF pension minimum drawdown by 30 June 2026 and the pension can cease from 1 July, affecting ECPI and transfer balance reporting. Thu, 23 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://superinformed.com.au/newsletter/smsf-investment-strategy-requirements https://superinformed.com.au/newsletter/smsf-investment-strategy-requirements Every SMSF needs a written investment strategy that matches its portfolio. The 5 legal requirements, common audit failures, and how to update yours in 2026. Thu, 16 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://superinformed.com.au/newsletter/binding-death-benefit-nominations-smsf https://superinformed.com.au/newsletter/binding-death-benefit-nominations-smsf Super doesn't go through your will. Learn how a valid SMSF BDBN controls death benefits, lapsing rules, tax implications, and trustee checks. Thu, 09 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://superinformed.com.au/newsletter/payday-super-smsf-trustees-2026 https://superinformed.com.au/newsletter/payday-super-smsf-trustees-2026 From 1 July 2026, employers must pay super within 7 days of payday. SMSF trustees: verify your ESA, NPP bank account and annual returns. Thu, 02 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://superinformed.com.au/newsletter/93000-smsfs-overdue-returns-ato-2026 https://superinformed.com.au/newsletter/93000-smsfs-overdue-returns-ato-2026 ATO 2026 SMSF focus from Ben Kelly's February conference speech: 93,000 overdue lodgements, $398M prohibited loans, expanded data matching. Thu, 26 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://superinformed.com.au/newsletter/smsf-contribution-strategies-before-30-june-2026 https://superinformed.com.au/newsletter/smsf-contribution-strategies-before-30-june-2026 SMSF contribution strategies for 2025-26: concessional, non-concessional, carry-forward, bring-forward and downsizer rules explained. Caps rise 1 July 2026. Thu, 19 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://superinformed.com.au/newsletter/division-296-tax-smsf-trustees-2026 https://superinformed.com.au/newsletter/division-296-tax-smsf-trustees-2026 Division 296 tax is now law from 1 July 2026. Learn who is affected, how it is calculated, the CGT cost base election, and what to do before 30 June 2026. Thu, 12 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT